About Russell A. Kirsch
Lived 1929 – 2020 (aged 91). Russell A. Kirsch was an American computer scientist and engineer.
Early life
Russell Kirsch created the first digitally scanned image in 1957, depicting his three-month-old son Walden.
Kirsch was born in Manhattan on June 20, 1929. His parents were Jewish emigrants from Russia and Hungary. a 176 × 176 array, in an area 5 cm × 5 cm (2" x 2").
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Who was Russell A. Kirsch?
American computer scientist (1929-2020)
When was Russell A. Kirsch born?
Russell A. Kirsch was born on 20 June 1929 in Manhattan.
When did Russell A. Kirsch die?
Russell A. Kirsch died on 11 August 2020 in Portland.
What was Russell A. Kirsch's occupation?
Russell A. Kirsch was a computer scientist and engineer.
What nationality was Russell A. Kirsch?
Russell A. Kirsch was American.
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