An Wang
Chinese-American businessman and computer engineer / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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An Wang (Chinese: 王安; pinyin: Wáng Ān; February 7, 1920 – March 24, 1990) was a Chinese–American computer engineer and inventor, and cofounder of computer company Wang Laboratories, which was known primarily for its dedicated word processing machines. An Wang was an important contributor to the development of magnetic-core memory.[1]
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The native form of this personal name is Wang An. This article uses Western name order when mentioning individuals.
For other people named Wang An, see Wang An (born 1958).
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An Wang | |
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王安 | |
Born | (1920-02-07)February 7, 1920 |
Died | March 24, 1990(1990-03-24) (aged 70) |
Alma mater | Shanghai Jiao Tong University Harvard University (PhD) |
Known for | Development of magnetic core memory. |
Scientific career | |
Institutions | Wang Laboratories |
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