Joe Ossanna

American computer programmer (1928–1977)
Person human Q92674
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Summary

Joe Ossanna is a human[1]. He was born in Seattle[2]. He was born on December 10, 1928[3]. He passed away in Morristown[4]. He died on November 28, 1977[5]. He worked as a programmer[6] and computer scientist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (103 views/month, #7,280 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Seattle[2].
  • Born in Detroit[9].
  • Joe Ossanna died in Morristown[4].
  • Joe Ossanna was born on December 10, 1928[3].
  • Joe Ossanna died on November 28, 1977[5].
  • Joe Ossanna held citizenship in United States[10].
  • Joe Ossanna's professions included programmer[6].
  • Joe Ossanna's professions included computer scientist[7].
  • Joe Ossanna's education included a stint at Wayne State University[11].
  • Joe Ossanna is recorded as male[12].
  • Joe Ossanna's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • The cause of death was myocardial infarction[14].
  • Joe Ossanna's family name is recorded as Ossanna[15].
  • Joe Ossanna's given name is recorded as Joseph[16].
  • Joe Ossanna's given name is recorded as Frank[17].
  • Joe Ossanna's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[18].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Seattle[2], a city in the United States[19], in United States[20], founded in 1851[21] and Detroit[9], a city in the United States[22], in United States[23], founded in 1701[24], headquartered in Detroit[25]. Joe Ossanna was born on December 10, 1928[3].

Education

Joe Ossanna's education included a stint at Wayne State University[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include programmer[6] and computer scientist[7].

Death and Burial

Joe Ossanna died on November 28, 1977[5]. He died in Morristown[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[14].

Why It Matters

Joe Ossanna ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (103 views/month, #7,280 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[26] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[27]

FAQs

Where was Joe Ossanna born?

Joe Ossanna's place of birth was Seattle[2].

Where did Joe Ossanna die?

Joe Ossanna passed away in Morristown[4].

What did Joe Ossanna do for work?

Joe Ossanna worked as programmer[6] and computer scientist[7].

Where did Joe Ossanna go to school?

Joe Ossanna was educated at Wayne State University[11].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  3. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  5. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  8. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  10. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . tuhs.org. tuhs.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [19] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [20] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [21] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [22] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [23] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [24] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [25] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [26] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [27] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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