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John Cocke
American computer scientist (1925-2002) · United States · On the map · Scientists · Died at 77
John Cocke was an American computer scientist at IBM and recognized for his large contribution to computer architecture and optimizing compiler design. He is considered by many to be "the father of RISC architecture." He won the 1987 ACM Turing Award.
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2002Died16 July 20022000Benjamin Franklin MedalAward1999Seymour Cray Computer Engineering AwardAward1994IEEE John von Neumann MedalAwardNational Medal of ScienceAward1991National Medal of Technology and InnovationAward1989Computer Pioneer AwardAward1987Turing AwardAward1985Eckert-Mauchly AwardAward1925Born30 May 1925
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Country
United States
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1925 to 2002 · aged 77
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John L. HennessyBoth received Seymour Cray Computer Engineering Award
David A. PattersonBoth received Eckert-Mauchly Award
Charles P. ThackerBoth received Eckert-Mauchly Award
Gordon BellBoth received Seymour Cray Computer Engineering Award
Maurice WilkesBoth received Eckert-Mauchly AwardDavid E. ShawBoth received Seymour Cray Computer Engineering Award