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Robin Popplestone

1938 – 2004

British computer scientist

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About Robin Popplestone

Lived 1938 – 2004 (aged 65). Robin Popplestone was a British computer scientist and engineer, known for POP-2.

Robin John Popplestone (9 December 1938 in Bristol – 14 April 2004 in Glasgow) He received an honours degree in mathematics from Queen's University Belfast in 1960. He started a PhD at the University of Manchester before moving to the University of Leeds. His project was to develop a program for automated theorem proving, but he got caught up in using the university computer to design a boat. Due to illness, he retired in 2001 to the Glasgow area. He died on 14 April 2004 after a 10-year illness with prostate cancer.

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Important facts

Born
9 December 1938, Bristol
Birth century
20th century
Died
14 April 2004, Glasgow
Occupation
Computer scientist, engineer
Nationality
United Kingdom
Known for
POP-2
Education
Queen's University Belfast, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Leeds University, Manchester University
Employers
University of Massachusetts Amherst, University of Edinburgh
Awards
AAAI Fellow
Also known as
Robin John Popplestone

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Robin Popplestone?

British computer scientist (1938-2004)

When was Robin Popplestone born?

Robin Popplestone was born on 9 December 1938 in Bristol.

When did Robin Popplestone die?

Robin Popplestone died on 14 April 2004 in Glasgow.

What was Robin Popplestone's occupation?

Robin Popplestone was a computer scientist and engineer.

What was Robin Popplestone known for?

Robin Popplestone was known for POP-2.

What nationality was Robin Popplestone?

Robin Popplestone was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Robin Popplestone

· Wikidata: Q7352723

· DBpedia: Robin Popplestone

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