Herbert Yardley
American cryptographer (1889-1958) · United States · On the map · Academics · Died at 69
Herbert Osborn Yardley was an American cryptologist. He founded and led the cryptographic organization the Black Chamber.
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Under Yardley, the cryptanalysts of The American Black Chamber broke Japanese diplomatic codes and were able to furnish American negotiators with significant information during the Washington Naval Conference of 1921-1922.
Country
United States
Category
Academics
Type
Academic
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1889 to 1958 · aged 69
