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Peter Lockemann

1935 – 2025

German computer scientist

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Lived 1935 – 2025 (aged 89). Peter Lockemann was a German computer scientist and university teacher.

Peter Christian Lockemann (17 November 1935 – 21 July 2025) was a German computer scientist and academic who was professor of computer science at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology and was director at the FZI Forschungszentrum Informatik Karlsruhe (FZI). He retired in March 2004.

Lockemann was considered a pioneer of business information systems and was involved in the development of databases and information systems. He published textbooks and over 100 scientific articles.

Life and career Lockemann studied Electrical Engineering at the Technical University of Munich and finished his doctoral studies in 1963 under the supervision of Hans Piloty.

In 2003, the Johann Wolfgang Goethe University of Frankfurt am Main awarded him an honorary doctorate for his achievements in research and as a promoter of knowledge transfer into business practice. In 2005 he received the Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany.

Lockemann died on 21 July 2025, at the age of 89.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
Technical University of Munich
Employers
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, University of Karlsruhe
Awards
Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
Also known as
Peter C. Lockemann

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Peter Lockemann?

German computer scientist

When was Peter Lockemann born?

Peter Lockemann was born on 17 November 1935 in Berlin.

When did Peter Lockemann die?

Peter Lockemann died on 21 July 2025.

What was Peter Lockemann's occupation?

Peter Lockemann was a computer scientist and university teacher.

What nationality was Peter Lockemann?

Peter Lockemann was German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Peter Lockemann

· Wikidata: Q1758387

· DBpedia: Peter Lockemann

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