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Charles Bachman

American computer scientist (1924-2017) · United States · On the map · Scientists · Died at 92

Charles William Bachman III was an American computer scientist, who spent his entire career as an industrial researcher, developer, and manager rather than in academia. He was particularly known for his work in the early development of database management systems.

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2017Died13 July 20172014ACM FellowAward2012National Medal of Technology and InnovationAward1977Distinguished Fellow of the British Computer SocietyAward1973Turing AwardAward1924Born11 December 1924

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ACM Fellow2014
National Medal of Technology and Innovation2012
Distinguished Fellow of the British Computer Society1977
Turing Award1973
Computer History Museum Fellow
Fellow of the British Computer Society

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His techniques of layered architecture include his namesake Bachman diagrams. He won the 1973 ACM Turing Award.

Country
United States
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1924 to 2017 · aged 92

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