Georges Painvin
French cryptographer (1886-1980) · France · On the map · Academics · Died at 93
Georges Jean Painvin was a French geologist, professor, army captain, cryptanalyst, and industrialist, best known for breaking the German ADFGX and ADFGVX cipher systems during the First World War.
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Country
France
Category
Academics
Type
Academic
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1886 to 1980 · aged 93
