Jacobus Verhoeff
Dutch mathematician and computer scientist
About Jacobus Verhoeff
Lived 1927 – 2018 (aged 91). Jacobus Verhoeff was a Dutch mathematician, computer scientist and sculptor, known for Error detection and Mathematics and art.
Jacobus "Koos" Verhoeff (20 February 1927 – 19 March 2018) was a Dutch mathematician, computer scientist, and artist. He is known for his work on error detection and correction, and on information retrieval. He has also held exhibitions of his mathematically inspired sculptures.
He is best known for his check-digit Verhoeff algorithm, which is based on the dihedral group of order 10.
His son, Tom Verhoeff, is a mathematician and computer scientist.
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Who was Jacobus Verhoeff?
Dutch mathematician and computer scientist (1927-2018)
When was Jacobus Verhoeff born?
Jacobus Verhoeff was born on 20 February 1927 in The Hague.
When did Jacobus Verhoeff die?
Jacobus Verhoeff died on 19 March 2018 in Veldhoven.
What was Jacobus Verhoeff's occupation?
Jacobus Verhoeff was a mathematician, computer scientist and sculptor.
What was Jacobus Verhoeff known for?
Jacobus Verhoeff was known for Error detection and Mathematics and art.
What nationality was Jacobus Verhoeff?
Jacobus Verhoeff was Dutch.
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