Norwegian computer scientist (1931–2002)
1931 — 2002
Quick Facts
Profession
Norwegian computer scientist (1931–2002)
Born
October 12, 1931
Died
2002 (age ~71)
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
engineer, computer scientist, university teacher
1931
Born in Mandal (1931-10-12)
1999
AwardRosing Honorary Award
2000
Awardhonorary doctor of ETH Zürich
2001
AwardTuring Award
2002
Died in Asker
2002
AwardIEEE John von Neumann Medal
About
Ole-Johan Dahl was a Norwegian computer scientist. Dahl was a professor of computer science at the University of Oslo and is considered to be one of the fathers of Simula and object-oriented programming along with Kristen Nygaard. In 2001, Dahl and Nygaard won the ACM Turing Award.
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Ole-Johan Dahl was a Norwegian computer scientist. Dahl was a professor of computer science at the University of Oslo and is considered to be one of the fathers of Simula and object-oriented programming along with Kristen Nygaard. In 2001, Dahl and Nygaard won the ACM Turing Award.
The name Johan means "A female given name from Hebrew.. Etymology: An archaic variant of Joan, from Johan, from Johanna. Cf. John.". It is of Spanish origin.
Johan Dahl was born on October 12, 1931.
Johan Dahl died in 2002, at approximately 71 years of age.
Name Meaning
A female given name from Hebrew.. Etymology: An archaic variant of Joan, from Johan, from Johanna. Cf. John.
The name Johan is of Spanish origin, meaning "A female given name from Hebrew.. Etymology: An archaic variant of Joan, from Johan, from Johanna. Cf. John.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Johan — October 12, 1931
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Libra
Diplomatic, gracious, fair-minded
Air · Venus · Sep 23 – Oct 22
Chinese Zodiac
Goat
Calm, gentle, sympathetic
Metal · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
1 Kan
Seed — abundance, growth, fertility
Celtic Tree
Ivy
Loyal, compassionate, giving
Ogham: Gort · Sep 30 – Oct 27
Would you name your baby Johan?
Guestbook
The world is a little different because you existed.
— ?
I quote you in class. The students always lean in.
— a science teacher
Your paper from '98 is still on my desk. Dog-eared and highlighted.
— a grad student
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