Gilles Brassard
Canadian computer scientist
1955 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
Canadian computer scientist
Born
April 20, 1955
Age
~71 years
Name Origin
French
Timeline
computer scientist, engineer, cryptographer
CanadaBorn in Montreal
1955
Born in Montreal (1955-04-20)
1992
AwardAcfas Urgel-Archambeault Award
2000
AwardPrix Marie-Victorin
2006
AwardIACR Fellow
2009
AwardGerhard Herzberg Canada Gold Medal for Science and Engineering
2010
Awardhonorary doctor of ETH Zürich
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Gilles Brassard?+
Gilles Brassard is Canadian computer scientist. Born in 1955.
What does the name Gilles mean?+
The name Gilles means "A male given name from French.. Etymology: -, from an alteration of Aegīdius.". It is of French origin.
When was Gilles Brassard born?+
Gilles Brassard was born on April 20, 1955.
Name Meaning
A male given name from French.. Etymology: -, from an alteration of Aegīdius.
The name Gilles is of French origin, meaning "A male given name from French.. Etymology: -, from an alteration of Aegīdius.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Gilles — April 20, 1955
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Taurus
Reliable, patient, devoted
Earth · Venus · Apr 20 – May 20
Chinese Zodiac
Goat
Calm, gentle, sympathetic
Wood · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
12 Men
Eagle — vision, freedom, higher mind
Celtic Tree
Willow
Patient, intuitive, creative
Ogham: Saille · Apr 15 – May 12
Birthstone: Diamond — Eternal love, clarity
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Legend.
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3am Wikipedia rabbit hole. Ended up here. No regrets.
— a night owl
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