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Reynold B. Johnson

1906 – 1998

American inventor and computer pioneer

Inventor Computer scientist
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Lived 1906 – 1998 (aged 92). Reynold B. Johnson was an American inventor and computer scientist.

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Important facts

Born
16 July 1906, Dassel
Birth century
20th century
Died
15 September 1998, Palo Alto
Occupation
Inventor, computer scientist
Nationality
United States
Education
University of Minnesota, Minnehaha Academy
Employers
IBM
Awards
IBM Fellow; National Medal of Technology and Innovation; Computer Pioneer Award
Also known as
Reynold Benjamin Johnson, Rey Johnson

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Reynold B. Johnson?

American inventor and computer pioneer (1906–1998)

When was Reynold B. Johnson born?

Reynold B. Johnson was born on 16 July 1906 in Dassel.

When did Reynold B. Johnson die?

Reynold B. Johnson died on 15 September 1998 in Palo Alto.

What was Reynold B. Johnson's occupation?

Reynold B. Johnson was an inventor and computer scientist.

What nationality was Reynold B. Johnson?

Reynold B. Johnson was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Reynold B. Johnson

· Wikidata: Q1297016

· DBpedia: Reynold B. Johnson

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