| Birth Day | April 22, 1909 |
| Birth Place | Turin, Italy |
| Age | 111 YEARS OLD |
| Died On | Dec 30, 2012 (age 103) |
| Birth Sign | Taurus |
Rita Levi-Montalcini, a renowned biologist hailing from Italy, has an estimated net worth of $20 million as of 2024. Born on April 22, 1909, in Turin, Italy, Levi-Montalcini dedicated her life to the field of neuroscience, making groundbreaking discoveries that revolutionized the understanding of nerve growth and development. Her notable work in identifying nerve growth factor (NGF) earned her a Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1986. Alongside her contributions to science, Levi-Montalcini was also a prominent advocate for women's rights and education. She passed away in 2012 at the age of 103, leaving behind a remarkable legacy and immense wealth.
Italian Neurologist who received a Nobel Peace Prize in 1986 with Stanley Cohen for their discovery of nerve growth factor. She also received the National Medal of Science in 1987.
She attended Turin Medical School but her academic career was cut short by Benito Mussolini's 1938 Manifesto of Race which barred Jews from academic and professional careers.
From 2001 until her death she served in the Italian Senate as a Senator for Life.
She is a twin and had a sister and a brother.
She was influenced by Albert Einstein.
