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Robert J. Myers

1912 – 2010

American actuary

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About Robert J. Myers

Lived 1912 – 2010 (aged 97). Robert J. Myers was an actuary.

Robert Julius Myers (October 31, 1912 – February 13, 2010) was an American actuary who co-created the American Social Security program. He also set the retirement age in the United States at 65 years old.

Myers died from respiratory failure at his home in Silver Spring, Maryland, at the age of 97.

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Important facts

Born

31 October 1912

Birth century

20th century

Died

13 February 2010

Occupation

Actuary

Education

University of Iowa, Lehigh University, Cheltenham High School

Awards

Fellow of the American Statistical Association

Also known as

Robert Julius Myers

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Robert J. Myers's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Robert J. Myers?

American actuary (1912-2010)

When was Robert J. Myers born?

Robert J. Myers was born on 31 October 1912.

When did Robert J. Myers die?

Robert J. Myers died on 13 February 2010.

What was Robert J. Myers's occupation?

Robert J. Myers was an actuary.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Robert J. Myers

· Wikidata: Q7345945

· DBpedia: Robert J. Myers

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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Robert J. Myers. https://biography.guide/robert-j-myers/

MLA: "Robert J. Myers." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/robert-j-myers/.

Chicago: "Robert J. Myers." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/robert-j-myers/.

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