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Seymour Papert
MIT mathematician, computer scientist, and educator (1928–2016)
Seymour Papert was born on February 29, 1928 in Pretoria, South Africa and died on July 31, 2016, aged 88.
Born
February 29, 1928
Seymour Papert died aged 88.
Died: July 31, 2016
- Birthplace
- Pretoria, South Africa
- Professions
- psychologist, artificial intelligence researcher, educator, university teacher, computer scientist, mathematician
- Citizenship
- South Africa, United States
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- Spouse
- Sherry Turkle
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Questions people ask
How old was Seymour Papert when they died?
Seymour Papert died aged 88.
When is Seymour Papert’s birthday?
Seymour Papert’s recorded birthday is February 29.
Where was Seymour Papert born?
Seymour Papert was born in Pretoria, South Africa.
When did Seymour Papert die?
Seymour Papert died on July 31, 2016.