Isaac Asimov

Isaac Asimov

Deceased · Born: Jan 2, 1920 · Died: Apr 6, 1992

Personal Details

BornJan 2, 1920 Petrovichi, Klimovichi, Gomel Governorate, RSFSR [now Smolensk Oblast, Russia]
Spouse
  • Janet Jeppson

    ( Nov 30, 1973 to Apr 6, 1992 )
  • Gertrude Blugerman

    ( Jul 26, 1942 to Nov 16, 1973 )

Biography

Isaac Asimov was born Isaak Judah Ozimov on January 2, 1920, in Petrovichi shtetl, near Smolensk, Russia. He was the oldest of three children. His father, Judah Ozimov, and mother, Anna Rachel Ozimov (nee Berman),were Orthodox Jews.