About Peter van Emde Boas
Born 1945. Peter van Emde Boas is a Dutch university teacher and computer scientist, known for Van Emde Boas tree.
Peter van Emde Boas (; born 3 April 1945) is a Dutch computer scientist and professor at the University of Amsterdam. He gained his doctorate in 1974 under Adriaan van Wijngaarden.
The Van Emde Boas tree is named after him.
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Who is Peter van Emde Boas?
Dutch computer scientist
When was Peter van Emde Boas born?
Peter van Emde Boas was born on 3 April 1945 in Amsterdam.
What is Peter van Emde Boas's occupation?
Peter van Emde Boas is a university teacher and computer scientist.
What is Peter van Emde Boas known for?
Peter van Emde Boas is known for Van Emde Boas tree.
What nationality is Peter van Emde Boas?
Peter van Emde Boas is Dutch.
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