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John Backus
American computer scientist (1924–2007)
John Backus was born on December 3, 1924 in Philadelphia, United States and died on March 17, 2007, aged 82.
Born
December 3, 1924
John Backus died aged 82.
Died: March 17, 2007
- Birthplace
- Philadelphia, United States
- Professions
- mathematician, computer scientist
- Citizenship
- United States
More about John Backus
- Zodiac sign
- Sagittarius
- Birth name
- John Warner Backus
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Questions people ask
How old was John Backus when they died?
John Backus died aged 82.
When is John Backus’s birthday?
John Backus’s recorded birthday is December 3.
Where was John Backus born?
John Backus was born in Philadelphia, United States.
What was John Backus’s name at birth?
John Backus’s recorded birth name is John Warner Backus.
When did John Backus die?
John Backus died on March 17, 2007.