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Michael S. Montalbano

1918 – 1989

Computer scientist

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Lived 1918 – 1989 (aged 70). Michael S. Montalbano was an engineer and computer scientist.

Michael S. Montalbano (28 April 1918 – 13 April 1989) was a computer scientist most noted for authoring "APL Blossom Time", a poem about the early days of the APL programming language, performed to the tune of The Battle of New Orleans. He published this poem and a few other articles under the pseudonym "J. C. L. Guest".

In 1974, he wrote a book called Decision Tables published by Science Research Associates.

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Who was Michael S. Montalbano?

computer scientist

When was Michael S. Montalbano born?

Michael S. Montalbano was born on 28 April 1918.

When did Michael S. Montalbano die?

Michael S. Montalbano died on 13 April 1989.

What was Michael S. Montalbano's occupation?

Michael S. Montalbano was an engineer and computer scientist.

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