Hans Peter Luhn
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Summary
Hans Peter Luhn was born on July 1, 1896[1], in Barmen[2]. He died on August 19, 1964[3], in Armonk[4]. He worked as a computer scientist[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (327 views/month, #7,253 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Germany[7]
- Employer: IBM[8]
- Notable work: The Automatic Creation of Literature Abstracts[9]
- Sex or gender: male[10]
- Given name: Hans[11]
- Described by source: Dictionary of American Library Biography[12]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[13], German[14]
- P14541: 1trwQq[15]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Hans Peter Luhn include Luhn algorithm[16], an algorithm[17].
Why It Matters
Hans Peter Luhn has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[18] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[19]
He is credited with the discovery of selective dissemination of information[20]. Entities named for him include Luhn algorithm[16], an algorithm[17].
FAQs
Where was Hans Peter Luhn born?
Hans Peter Luhn's place of birth was Barmen[2].
Where did Hans Peter Luhn die?
Hans Peter Luhn died in Armonk[4].
What did Hans Peter Luhn do for work?
Hans Peter Luhn worked as a computer scientist[5].
What did Hans Peter Luhn discover?
Hans Peter Luhn is credited as discoverer of selective dissemination of information[20].