Donald Ervin Knuth

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Donald Ervin Knuth
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  • (b.) 1938 January 10

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Author of the landmark series *The Art of Computer Programming*, Knuth is renowned for his contributions to the analysis of algorithms and the design of programming languages. He has served as Professor Emeritus of the Art of Computer Programming at Stanford University.

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  • Date of Birth:

    1938 January 10

  • Gender:

    Male

  • Noted For:

    Contributions to the analysis of algorithms and the design of programming languages, and in particular for his contributions to "The Art of Computer Programming" through his well-known books in a continuous series by this title

  • Category of Achievement:

    Computer Scientist - Software/Mathematics