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Herman Lukoff

1923 – 1979

American computer pioneer

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About Herman Lukoff

Lived 1923 – 1979 (aged 56). Herman Lukoff was an American computer scientist.

Herman Lukoff (May 2, 1923 – September 24, 1979) was a computer pioneer and fellow of the IEEE.

Formative years Lukoff was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Aaron and Anna (Slemovitz) Lukoff. He graduated from the Moore School of Electrical Engineering at the University of Pennsylvania in 1943. While at the Moore School, he helped to develop the ENIAC and EDVAC computers.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Education
University of Pennsylvania School of Engineering and Applied Science
Awards
W. Wallace McDowell Award

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Herman Lukoff's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Herman Lukoff?

American computer pioneer (1923–1979)

When was Herman Lukoff born?

Herman Lukoff was born on 2 May 1923 in Philadelphia.

When did Herman Lukoff die?

Herman Lukoff died on 24 September 1979 in Bryn Mawr.

What was Herman Lukoff's occupation?

Herman Lukoff was a computer scientist.

What nationality was Herman Lukoff?

Herman Lukoff was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Herman Lukoff

· Wikidata: Q1610288

· DBpedia: Herman Lukoff

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