Charles Leonard Hamblin

Australian philosopher and computer pioneer (1922–1985)
Person human Q93082
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Charles Leonard Hamblin

Summary

Charles Leonard Hamblin is a human[1]. He was born in Australia[2]. He was born on January 1, 1922[3]. He died on May 14, 1985[4]. He worked as a computer scientist[5], engineer[6], philosopher[7], and professor[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (47 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Charles Leonard Hamblin's place of birth was Australia[2].
  • Charles Leonard Hamblin was born on January 1, 1922[3].
  • Charles Leonard Hamblin was born on November 20, 1922[10].
  • Charles Leonard Hamblin died on May 14, 1985[4].
  • Charles Leonard Hamblin held citizenship in Australia[11].
  • Charles Leonard Hamblin's professions included computer scientist[5].
  • Charles Leonard Hamblin's professions included engineer[6].
  • Charles Leonard Hamblin's professions included philosopher[7].
  • Charles Leonard Hamblin worked as a professor[8].
  • Among Charles Leonard Hamblin's employers was University of New South Wales[12].
  • Charles Leonard Hamblin's education included a stint at University of New South Wales[13].
  • Charles Leonard Hamblin was educated at North Sydney Boys High School[14].
  • Charles Leonard Hamblin's education included a stint at University of London[15].
  • Charles Leonard Hamblin's doctoral advisor was Karl Popper[16].
  • Charles Leonard Hamblin is recorded as male[17].
  • Charles Leonard Hamblin's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Charles Leonard Hamblin supervised Phillip James Staines as a doctoral student[19].
  • Charles Leonard Hamblin's family name is recorded as Q16870460[20].
  • Charles Leonard Hamblin's given name is recorded as Charles[21].
  • Charles Leonard Hamblin's given name is recorded as Leonard[22].
  • Charles Leonard Hamblin's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[23].

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Origins and Family

Born in Australia[2], Charles Leonard Hamblin… Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1922[3] and November 20, 1922[10].

Education

Educated at University of New South Wales[13], a public research university[24], in Australia[25], founded in 1949[26]; North Sydney Boys High School[14], a high school[27], in Australia[28], founded in 1912[29]; and University of London[15], a university[30], in United Kingdom[31], founded in 1836[32], headquartered in London[33]. Charles Leonard Hamblin's doctoral advisor was Karl Popper[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include computer scientist[5], engineer[6], philosopher[7], and professor[8]. Charles Leonard Hamblin was employed by University of New South Wales[12]. He supervised Phillip James Staines as a doctoral student[19].

Death and Burial

Charles Leonard Hamblin died on May 14, 1985[4].

Why It Matters

Charles Leonard Hamblin ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (47 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[9] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

He is credited with the discovery of postfix notation[35].

FAQs

Where was Charles Leonard Hamblin born?

Charles Leonard Hamblin was born in Australia[2].

What did Charles Leonard Hamblin do for work?

Charles Leonard Hamblin worked as computer scientist[5], engineer[6], philosopher[7], and professor[8].

Where did Charles Leonard Hamblin go to school?

Charles Leonard Hamblin was educated at University of New South Wales[13], North Sydney Boys High School[14], and University of London[15].

What did Charles Leonard Hamblin discover?

Charles Leonard Hamblin is credited as discoverer of postfix notation[35].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] ↑ . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  8. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] ↑ . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  14. [19] ↑ . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  15. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [4] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . CONOR.SI. wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [35] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [24] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [25] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [26] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [27] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [34] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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