An Wang
American businessman (1920-1990) · United States · On the map · Founders · Died at 70
An Wang 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.
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2006Great Immigrants AwardAward1990Died24 March 19901988National Inventors Hall of FameAward1986Medal of LibertyAward1920Born7 February 1920
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United States
Category
Founders
Type
Founder
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1920 to 1990 · aged 70
