Arthur Scherbius
German electrical engineer (1878–1929) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Arthur Scherbius (30 October 1878 – 13 May 1929) was a German electrical engineer who invented the mechanical cipher Enigma machine.[1] He patented the invention and later sold the machine under the brand name Enigma.
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Arthur Scherbius | |
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Born | (1878-10-30)30 October 1878 |
Died | 13 May 1929(1929-05-13) (aged 50) |
Nationality | German |
Education | Technical University Munich & Leibniz University Hannover, PhD in Engineering |
Occupation | Engineer |
Engineering career | |
Significant design | Enigma machine |
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