About Gordon French
Lived 1935 – 2019 (aged 84). Gordon French was an American computer scientist, known for Homebrew Computer Club.
Gordon French (March 7, 1935 – October 26, 2019) was an American computer engineer and programmer who played a key role in the Homebrew Computer Club. He died on October 26, 2019, in Roseburg, Oregon.
On March 5, 1975, Gordon French hosted the first meeting of the Homebrew Computer Club in his garage, in Menlo Park, San Mateo County, California. He attended the first three sessions, but when he was offered a post at the Social Security Administration, he moved to Baltimore.
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Who was Gordon French?
American computer engineer and programmer
When was Gordon French born?
Gordon French was born on 7 March 1935.
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Gordon French died on 26 October 2019 in Roseburg, Oregon.
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Gordon French was a computer scientist.
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Gordon French was known for Homebrew Computer Club.
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Gordon French was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Gordon French. https://biography.guide/gordon-french/
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