Lambert Meertens
Dutch politician and computer scientist (born 1944)
About Lambert Meertens
Born 1944. Lambert Meertens is a Dutch computer scientist, university teacher and graphic artist, known for ABC (programming language), ALGOL 68 and Bird–Meertens formalism.
Political activity Meertens was chairman of the Dutch Pacifist Socialist Party (PSP) from 1975 until 1981. He remains on the political left, reflecting on an ideology that could unite left-wing activists.
Awards 2007: International Federation for Information Processing (IFIP) Silver Core
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Who is Lambert Meertens?
Dutch politician and computer scientist (born 1944)
When was Lambert Meertens born?
Lambert Meertens was born on 10 May 1944 in Amsterdam.
What is Lambert Meertens's occupation?
Lambert Meertens is a computer scientist, university teacher and graphic artist.
What is Lambert Meertens known for?
Lambert Meertens is known for ABC (programming language), ALGOL 68 and Bird–Meertens formalism.
What nationality is Lambert Meertens?
Lambert Meertens is Dutch.
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