Alexander Simon
American political scientist, economist, sociologist, and psychologist (1916–2001)
1916 — 2001
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Profession
American political scientist, economist, sociologist, and psychologist (1916–2001)
Born
June 15, 1916
Died
2001 (age ~85)
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
computer scientist, politician, economist
United StatesBorn in MilwaukeeDied in Pittsburgh
1916
Born in Milwaukee (1916-06-15)
1954
AwardFellow of the Econometric Society
1969
AwardAPA Award for Distinguished Scientific Contributions to Psychology
1975
AwardTuring Award
1978
AwardPrize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel
1980
AwardWilliam Procter Prize for Scientific Achievement
About
Herbert Alexander Simon was an American scholar whose work influenced the fields of computer science, economics, and cognitive psychology. His primary research interest was decision-making within organizations and he is best known for the theories of "bounded rationality" and "satisficing". He and Allen Newell received the ACM Turing Award in 1975, and he received the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences in 1978.
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Who is Alexander Simon?+
Herbert Alexander Simon was an American scholar whose work influenced the fields of computer science, economics, and cognitive psychology. His primary research interest was decision-making within organizations and he is best known for the theories of "bounded rationality" and "satisficing". He and A
What does the name Alexander mean?+
The name Alexander means "A male given name from Ancient Greek, most famously held by Alexander the Great.. Etymology: *h₂lek- Borrowed from Alexander, from Ἀλέξανδρος, from to defend + ἀνδρ-, the stem of man. Alexandre.". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Alexander Simon born?+
Alexander Simon was born on June 15, 1916.
When did Alexander Simon die?+
Alexander Simon died in 2001, at approximately 85 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Ancient Greek, most famously held by Alexander the Great.. Etymology: *h₂lek- Borrowed from Alexander, from Ἀλέξανδρος, from to defend + ἀνδρ-, the stem of man. Alexandre.
The name Alexander is of Spanish origin, meaning "A male given name from Ancient Greek, most famously held by Alexander the Great.. Etymology: *h₂lek- Borrowed from Alexander, from Ἀλέξανδρος, from to defend + ἀνδρ-, the stem of man. Alexandre.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Alexander — June 15, 1916
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Gemini
Curious, adaptable, communicative
Air · Mercury · May 21 – Jun 20
Chinese Zodiac
Dragon
Confident, intelligent, enthusiastic
Fire · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
7 Manik
Deer — grace, healing, gentleness
Celtic Tree
Oak
Confident, nurturing, generous
Ogham: Duir · Jun 10 – Jul 7
Birthstone: Pearl — Purity, innocence
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Guestbook
History will judge, but I won't forget.
— a citizen
The decisions behind closed doors... the world only saw half of it.
— a former aide
History remembers. So do I.
— an admirer
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