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Gerrit Blaauw

Dutch computer scientist (1924-2018) · Netherlands · On the map · Scientists · Died at 93

Gerrit Anne "Gerry" Blaauw was a Dutch computer scientist, known as one of the principal designers of the IBM System/360 line of computers, together with Fred Brooks, Gene Amdahl, and others.

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Awards

Computer Pioneer Award1994

About this person

Country
Netherlands
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1924 to 2018 · aged 93