Award
Medal of Liberty
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An Wang
1920-02-07 – 1990-03-24
Life & Legacy
An Wang (Chinese: 王安; pinyin: Wáng Ān; February 7, 1920 – March 24, 1990) was a Chinese-American computer engineer and inventor, and cofounder of computer company Wang Laboratories, which was known primarily for its dedicated word processing machines. An Wang was an important contributor to the development of magnetic-core memory.
Occupation & Career
physicist, inventor, businessperson, computer scientist, entrepreneur
Education
Harvard University; Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences; Shanghai High School
Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications
Medal of Liberty; National Inventors Hall of Fame; Great Immigrants Award
Legacy Highlights
Honors & Awards
Great Immigrants Award · Medal of Liberty · National Inventors Hall of Fame
Organizations & Memberships
American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Education & Institutions
Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences · Harvard University · Shanghai High School
Verified Legacy Record
Award
National Inventors Hall of Fame
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q92926 · wikidata
Award
Great Immigrants Award
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q92926 · wikidata
Sources & Provenance
- Wikidata population candidate Q92926 — wikidata View source
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