# Cary N. Prague

> American computer scientist

**Wikidata**: [Q112386437](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q112386437)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cary-n-prague

## Summary
Cary N. Prague is an American computer scientist recognized in international library and academic authority records. Identified as a male human born on March 25, 1956, he is documented as a professional in the field of computer science with United States citizenship.

## Biography
*   **Born:** March 25, 1956
*   **Nationality:** United States
*   **Sex/Gender:** Male
*   **Field(s):** Computer Science
*   **Languages:** English (spoken, written, or signed)
*   **Alternate Names:** Cary Nathan Prague

## Contributions
Based on the provided structured data, specific works, patents, or publications are not detailed. However, the subject is established as an author and entity within major bibliographic and academic systems, evidenced by identifiers such as the ZbMath Author ID (`prague.cary-n`) and the Unz Review Author ID (`PragueCaryN`).

## FAQs

### Q: What is Cary N. Prague's birth date?
A: According to bibliographic records, including the Bibliothèque nationale de France, Cary N. Prague was born on March 25, 1956.

### Q: What is Cary N. Prague's nationality?
A: Authority records list his citizenship as the United States.

### Q: What are the known aliases for Cary N. Prague?
A: He is also known by the full name Cary Nathan Prague.

### Q: In which databases is Cary N. Prague listed?
A: He holds records in numerous international libraries and databases, including the Library of Congress (ID: n82252269), VIAF (ID: 14938536), and the National Library of Australia (ID: 834621).

## Why They Matter
Cary N. Prague matters within the context of library science and academic cataloging, where his identity is disambiguated across a vast network of global institutions. The presence of a Wikidata description and maintenance by WikiProject Mathematics suggests a recognized standing in academic or scientific circles. His records link him to the broader scientific community through identifiers like the ISNI and ORCID ecosystems, ensuring the accurate attribution of his professional activities.

## Notable For
*   **Extensive Authority Control:** Presence in over 20 distinct international library catalogs, including the National Library of Israel, National Library of Brazil, and National Library of Greece.
*   **Academic Identifiers:** Assignment of a ZbMath Author ID, indicating publication or presence in mathematical sciences literature.
*   **Wikidata Integration:** Formal recognition as an instance of a human and a computer scientist within the Wikidata knowledge base.

## Body

### Personal Details and Identity
Cary N. Prague is identified as a male human and an American computer scientist. His given names are listed as Cary (first) and Nathan (second). He was born on March 25, 1956. Records indicate he speaks, writes, or signs in English.

### International Library and Authority Records
Cary N. Prague is extensively cataloged in global library systems, reflecting his status as a recorded individual in the academic and bibliographic world.

*   **North America:** He is listed in the Library of Congress Authority ID (`n82252269`), the National Library of Australia Trove People ID (`834621`), and the Canadiana Name Authority ID (`ncf10164326`).
*   **Europe:** Records exist in the Bibliothèque nationale de France (`135616477`), the National Library of Poland (`9810641621105606`), the National Library of Spain (`XX840453`), and the National Library of Latvia (`000054923`). Additional IDs include the German National Library (GND) and the National Library of Lithuania.
*   **Other Regions:** He is recorded in the National Library of Israel (`987007318878005171`), the National Library of Brazil (`000326104`), and the National Library of Greece (`75717`).

### Academic and Professional Identifiers
His professional footprint includes several specific academic and database identifiers:
*   **ISNI:** 0000000080943391
*   **VIAF ID:** 14938536
*   **ZbMath Author ID:** prague.cary-n
*   **Cinii Research ID:** 1140000791771336576
*   **Yale Lux ID:** person/964dde3e-2560-4542-9f3b-6182931f5e6f

### Metadata and Data Quality
The data regarding Cary N. Prague is maintained by WikiProject Mathematics. His records include various reference timestamps (e.g., 2023-08-22, 2022-06-08) indicating ongoing updates and verification by authority control systems like VIAF and the Bibliothèque nationale de France.

## References

1. Virtual International Authority File
2. BnF authorities
3. Czech National Authority Database
4. datos.bne.es
5. CiNii Research