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Betty Holberton
American computer programmer (1917–2001).
The record
Betty Holberton was an American computer programmer. Born on 7 March 1917 in Philadelphia, Holberton died on 8 December 2001 in Rockville at the age of 84.
Notable works include ENIAC. Holberton studied at University of Pennsylvania. Honours include Computer Pioneer Award, Women in Technology Hall of Fame and Ada Lovelace Award.
With a Wikipedia article in 32 languages, Betty Holberton is No. 43,088 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 7 March 1917, Philadelphia
- Died
- 8 December 2001, Rockville (aged 84)
- Country
- United States
- Known as
- Computer scientist, programmer, mathematician
- Field
- Science
- Education
- University of Pennsylvania
- Languages
- English
- Wikipedia editions
- 32
Did you know
84
Lived to 84.
7 Mar
Shares a birthday with Alessandro Manzoni and Maurice Ravel.
346
One of 346 people in the Index born in Philadelphia, with Bradley Cooper.
32
Has a Wikipedia article in 32 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Honours and works
Awards
- Computer Pioneer Award1997
- Women in Technology Hall of Fame1997
- Ada Lovelace Award1997
Notable works
- ENIAC
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