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Jan Wielemaker

b. 1960

Dutch computer scientist, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

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About Jan Wielemaker

Born 1960. Jan Wielemaker is a Dutch computer scientist, teacher and entrepreneur.

Jan Wielemaker (1960, Koudekerke ) is a Dutch computer scientist. He initiated the SWI-Prolog implementation of the Prolog programming language in 1987 while employed at the University of Amsterdam, and he continued its development after moving to the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. Since 2017, he has been associated with the Centrum Wiskunde & Informatica. In 2020, he became the Director of SWI-Prolog Solutions b.v.

He is known for being the original author and one of the most extensive contributors to the SWI-Prolog, as well as the SWI-Prolog reference manual.

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Important facts

Born
1960
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Computer scientist, teacher, entrepreneur
Nationality
Kingdom of the Netherlands
Education
University of Amsterdam, Eindhoven University of Technology
Employers
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Centrum Wiskunde & Informatica

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Jan Wielemaker?

Dutch computer scientist, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

When was Jan Wielemaker born?

Jan Wielemaker was born in 1960.

What is Jan Wielemaker's occupation?

Jan Wielemaker is a computer scientist, teacher and entrepreneur.

What nationality is Jan Wielemaker?

Jan Wielemaker is Dutch.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jan Wielemaker

· Wikidata: Q26702940

· DBpedia: Jan Wielemaker

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