Grace Hopper
Computer Scientist and COBOL Designer
Born
December 9th, 1906
118 years ago
Died
1992
33 years ago — 86 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
United States
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An American computer scientist and naval officer contributed to the development of computer programming languages. Developed the COBOL programming language, which became widely used in business applications. Served as a Commodore in the U.S. Navy Reserve, advancing through the ranks and providing guidance on computer technology and education. Hopper received numerous awards for contributions to computing, including the National Medal of Technology and Innovation.
Developed COBOL programming language
Served as a rear admiral in the U.S. Navy
Popularized the term 'debugging' in computing
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