Harold Cohen

English painter and computer artist, active in the United States (1928–2016)
Person human Q92723
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Summary

Harold Cohen is a human[1]. Born in London[2], he… he was born on May 1, 1928[3]. He died in Encinitas[4]. He died on April 27, 2016[5]. He worked as a computer scientist[6], painter[7], graphic artist[8], artist[9], and digital artist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (778 views/month, #7,254 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Harold Cohen's place of birth was London[2].
  • Harold Cohen passed away in Encinitas[4].
  • Harold Cohen was born on May 1, 1928[3].
  • Harold Cohen died on April 27, 2016[5].
  • Harold Cohen held citizenship in United Kingdom[12].
  • Harold Cohen held citizenship in United States[13].
  • Harold Cohen's professions included computer scientist[6].
  • Harold Cohen worked as a painter[7].
  • Harold Cohen's professions included graphic artist[8].
  • Harold Cohen's professions included artist[9].
  • Harold Cohen worked as a digital artist[10].
  • Harold Cohen worked as a draftsperson[14].
  • Harold Cohen's field of work was computer art[15].
  • Harold Cohen's field of work was abstract painting[16].
  • Harold Cohen's field of work was artificial intelligence[17].
  • Harold Cohen's field of work was computer programming[18].
  • Among Harold Cohen's employers was University of California, San Diego[19].
  • Among Harold Cohen's employers was University of Nottingham[20].
  • Among Harold Cohen's employers was Commonwealth Fund[21].
  • Harold Cohen was employed by Slade School of Fine Art[22].
  • Harold Cohen's education included a stint at University of Nottingham[23].
  • Harold Cohen's education included a stint at Slade School of Fine Art[24].
  • A notable work attributed to Harold Cohen is AARON[25].
  • Harold Cohen is recorded as male[26].
  • Harold Cohen's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

Harold Cohen's place of birth was London[2]. He was born on May 1, 1928[3].

Education

Educated at University of Nottingham[23], a public university[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1881[30], headquartered in Nottingham[31] and Slade School of Fine Art[24], an art academy[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1871[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include computer scientist[6], painter[7], graphic artist[8], artist[9], digital artist[10], and draftsperson[14]. Fields of work include computer art[15], an art genre[35]; abstract painting[16], a genre of painting[36]; artificial intelligence[17], a type of technology[37]; and computer programming[18], an academic discipline[38]. Employers include University of California, San Diego[19], a public university[39], in United States[40], founded in 1960[41], headquartered in San Diego[42]; University of Nottingham[20], a public university[43], in United Kingdom[44], founded in 1881[45], headquartered in Nottingham[46]; Commonwealth Fund[21], a foundation[47], in United States[48], founded in 1918[49]; and Slade School of Fine Art[22], an art academy[50], in United Kingdom[51], founded in 1871[52].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Harold Cohen is AARON[25].

Death and Burial

Harold Cohen died on April 27, 2016[5]. He passed away in Encinitas[4].

Why It Matters

Harold Cohen ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (778 views/month, #7,254 of 1,000,298).[11] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]

FAQs

Where was Harold Cohen born?

Harold Cohen was born in London[2].

Where did Harold Cohen die?

Harold Cohen died in Encinitas[4].

What did Harold Cohen do for work?

Harold Cohen worked as computer scientist[6], painter[7], graphic artist[8], artist[9], and digital artist[10].

Where did Harold Cohen go to school?

Harold Cohen was educated at University of Nottingham[23] and Slade School of Fine Art[24].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [26] ↑ . RKDartists. Retrieved . app.pch.gc.ca. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  4. [12] ↑ . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . artuk.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [13] ↑ . artuk.org. Retrieved . artuk.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [23] ↑ . Le Delarge. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . doi.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [16] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [18] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . app.pch.gc.ca. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [9] ↑ . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . workwithdata.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [10] ↑ . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [14] ↑ . app.pch.gc.ca. Retrieved . app.pch.gc.ca. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [19] ↑ . Library of Congress Authorities. Retrieved . aaronshome.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  23. [3] ↑ . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] ↑ . Library of Congress Authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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  21. [48] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  22. [49] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  23. [50] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  24. [51] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  25. [52] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [53] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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