Nicolaas Govert de Bruijn
Dutch mathematician (1918–2012)
1918 — 2012
Quick Facts
Profession
Dutch mathematician (1918–2012)
Born
July 9, 1918
Died
2012 (age ~94)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
computer scientist, mathematician, university teacher
Kingdom of the NetherlandsBorn in The HagueDied in Nuenen
1918
Born in The Hague (1918-07-09)
1936
EducationStudied at Leiden University (1936–1941)
1941
EducationStudied at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (1941–1943)
1981
AwardKnight of the Order of the Netherlands Lion
2012
Died in Nuenen
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Nicolaas Govert de Bruijn?+
Nicolaas Govert de Bruijn is Dutch mathematician (1918–2012). Born in 1918.
When was Nicolaas Govert de Bruijn born?+
Nicolaas Govert de Bruijn was born on July 9, 1918.
When did Nicolaas Govert de Bruijn die?+
Nicolaas Govert de Bruijn died in 2012, at approximately 94 years of age.
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Nicolaas — July 9, 1918
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Cancer
Nurturing, loyal, protective
Water · Moon · Jun 21 – Jul 22
Chinese Zodiac
Horse
Animated, active, energetic
Earth · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
7 Imix
Dragon — creation, primordial energy
Celtic Tree
Holly
Noble, leader, strategist
Ogham: Tinne · Jul 8 – Aug 4
Birthstone: Ruby — Passion, vitality
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