August Dvorak

American scientist (1894–1975)
Person human Q761155
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August Dvorak

Summary

August Dvorak is a human[1]. His place of birth was Glencoe[2]. He was born on May 5, 1894[3]. He died in Seattle[4]. He died on October 10, 1975[5]. He worked as a psychologist[6], professor[7], computer scientist[8], and inventor[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (233 views/month, #7,225 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • August Dvorak's place of birth was Glencoe[2].
  • August Dvorak passed away in Seattle[4].
  • August Dvorak was born on May 5, 1894[3].
  • August Dvorak died on October 10, 1975[5].
  • Burial took place at Mount Pleasant Cemetery[11].
  • August Dvorak held citizenship in United States[12].
  • August Dvorak worked as a psychologist[6].
  • August Dvorak worked as a professor[7].
  • August Dvorak's professions included computer scientist[8].
  • August Dvorak's professions included inventor[9].
  • Among August Dvorak's employers was University of Washington[13].
  • August Dvorak is recorded as male[14].
  • August Dvorak's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • August Dvorak's military branch is recorded as United States Navy[16].
  • August Dvorak's family name is recorded as Dvorak[17].
  • August Dvorak's given name is recorded as August[18].
  • August Dvorak's relative is recorded as James Quayle Dealey[19].
  • August Dvorak's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'August Dvorak'}[20].
  • August Dvorak's military unit is recorded as Field Artillery Branch[21].
  • August Dvorak's military unit is recorded as United States Navy Reserve[22].

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Origins and Family

August Dvorak's place of birth was Glencoe[2]. He was born on May 5, 1894[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include psychologist[6], professor[7], computer scientist[8], and inventor[9]. Among August Dvorak's employers was University of Washington[13].

Death and Burial

August Dvorak died on October 10, 1975[5]. He died in Seattle[4]. He is buried at Mount Pleasant Cemetery[11].

Works and Contributions

Things named for August Dvorak include Dvorak[23], a keyboard layout[24].

Why It Matters

August Dvorak ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (233 views/month, #7,225 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[25] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[26]

He is credited with the discovery of Dvorak[27], a keyboard layout[28]. Entities named for him include Dvorak[23], a keyboard layout[24].

FAQs

Where was August Dvorak born?

August Dvorak was born in Glencoe[2].

Where did August Dvorak die?

August Dvorak died in Seattle[4].

What did August Dvorak do for work?

August Dvorak worked as psychologist[6], professor[7], computer scientist[8], and inventor[9].

What did August Dvorak discover?

August Dvorak is credited as discoverer of Dvorak[27].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . wikidata.org.
  11. [11] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . wikidata.org.
  14. [5] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [27] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [23] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [25] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [26] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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