Dennis M. Ritchie
American computer scientist, co-inventor of the Unix operating system and the C programming language
1941 — 2011
Quick Facts
Profession
American computer scientist, co-inventor of the Unix operating system and the C programming language
Born
September 9, 1941
Died
2011 (age ~70)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
writer, computer scientist, mathematician
United StatesBorn in BronxvilleDied in Berkeley Heights
1941
Born in Bronxville (1941-09-09)
1982
AwardIEEE Emanuel R. Piore Award
1983
AwardTuring Award
1983
AwardACM Software System Award
1990
AwardIEEE Richard W. Hamming Medal
1994
AwardComputer Pioneer Award
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Dennis MacAlistair Ritchie was an American computer scientist. He created, together with long-time colleague Ken Thompson, the Unix operating system, C programming language, and B programming language.
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Who is Dennis M. Ritchie?+
Dennis MacAlistair Ritchie was an American computer scientist. He created, together with long-time colleague Ken Thompson, the Unix operating system, C programming language, and B programming language.
What does the name Dennis mean?+
The name Dennis means "A male given name from Ancient Greek.. Etymology: From Denis, from - saint's name Denis, brought to England by Normans; from Latin Dionysius, a masculine name literally meaning “follower of (the wine god) Dionysus”.". It is of English origin.
When was Dennis M. Ritchie born?+
Dennis M. Ritchie was born on September 9, 1941.
When did Dennis M. Ritchie die?+
Dennis M. Ritchie died in 2011, at approximately 70 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Ancient Greek.. Etymology: From Denis, from - saint's name Denis, brought to England by Normans; from Latin Dionysius, a masculine name literally meaning “follower of (the wine god) Dionysus”.
The name Dennis is of English origin, meaning "A male given name from Ancient Greek.. Etymology: From Denis, from - saint's name Denis, brought to England by Normans; from Latin Dionysius, a masculine name literally meaning “follower of (the wine god) Dionysus”.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Virgo
Analytical, kind, hardworking
Earth · Mercury · Aug 23 – Sep 22
Chinese Zodiac
Snake
Enigmatic, intelligent, wise
Metal · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
7 Kan
Seed — abundance, growth, fertility
Celtic Tree
Vine
Empathetic, refined, romantic
Ogham: Muin · Sep 2 – Sep 29
Birthstone: Sapphire — Truth, loyalty
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Legend.
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You made me understand something I thought was beyond me.
— a curious mind
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