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Philip Emeagwali

Nigerian scientist

  • Fame51.5
  • Momentum3.8
  • Nigeria rank#150
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  • Fame51.5
  • Momentum3.8
  • Nigeria rank#150
  • Wikipedia4.5K
Born 1954 · age 72Nigeria
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  • Rank in Nigeria
    #150
    Academics
  • Age
    72
    Born 1954
  • Awards
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Updated 2026-06-14

Philip Emeagwali is a Nigerian computer scientist. He is known for making controversial statements about his achievements, such as inventing the Internet and creating the world's fastest computer, the Connection Machine, which are disputed by the scientific community.

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Academic
Category
Academics
Country
Nigeria
Country rank
#150
Last updated
2026-06-14
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