Charles Petzold

American computer programmer
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Charles Petzold

Summary

Charles Petzold is a human[1]. He was born in New Brunswick[2]. He was born on February 2, 1953[3]. He worked as a programmer[4], writer[5], and computer scientist[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (127 views/month, #7,254 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Charles Petzold was born in New Brunswick[2].
  • Charles Petzold was born on February 2, 1953[3].
  • Charles Petzold held citizenship in United States[8].
  • Charles Petzold worked as a programmer[4].
  • Charles Petzold worked as a writer[5].
  • Charles Petzold worked as a computer scientist[6].
  • Charles Petzold was educated at Stevens Institute of Technology[9].
  • Charles Petzold is recorded as male[10].
  • Charles Petzold's instance of is recorded as human[11].
  • Charles Petzold's Commons category is recorded as Charles Petzold[12].
  • Charles Petzold's family name is recorded as Petzold[13].
  • Charles Petzold's given name is recorded as Charles[14].
  • Charles Petzold's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[15].
  • Charles Petzold's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Charles Petzold'}[16].

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Origins and Family

Born in New Brunswick[2], Charles Petzold… he was born on February 2, 1953[3].

Education

Charles Petzold's education included a stint at Stevens Institute of Technology[9].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include programmer[4], writer[5], and computer scientist[6].

Why It Matters

Charles Petzold ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (127 views/month, #7,254 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[17] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[18]

FAQs

Where was Charles Petzold born?

Charles Petzold was born in New Brunswick[2].

What did Charles Petzold do for work?

Charles Petzold worked as programmer[4], writer[5], and computer scientist[6].

Where did Charles Petzold go to school?

Charles Petzold was educated at Stevens Institute of Technology[9].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [10] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . wikidata.org.
  6. [4] . wikidata.org.
  7. [5] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . wikidata.org.
  10. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [17] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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