Patrick Volkerding

American software engineer
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Patrick Volkerding

Summary

Patrick Volkerding is a human[1]. He was born in Virginia[2]. He was born on October 20, 1966[3]. He worked as an engineer[4], software developer[5], computer scientist[6], businessperson[7], and programmer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (324 views/month, #7,205 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Patrick Volkerding's place of birth was Virginia[2].
  • Patrick Volkerding was born on October 20, 1966[3].
  • Patrick Volkerding was born on January 1, 1966[10].
  • Patrick Volkerding held citizenship in United States[11].
  • Patrick Volkerding worked as an engineer[4].
  • Patrick Volkerding worked as a software developer[5].
  • Patrick Volkerding worked as a computer scientist[6].
  • Patrick Volkerding worked as a businessperson[7].
  • Patrick Volkerding's professions included programmer[8].
  • Patrick Volkerding's education included a stint at Minnesota State University Moorhead[12].
  • A notable work attributed to Patrick Volkerding is Slackware[13].
  • Patrick Volkerding received the O'Reilly Open Source Award[14].
  • Patrick Volkerding is recorded as male[15].
  • Patrick Volkerding's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Patrick Volkerding's Commons category is recorded as Patrick Volkerding[17].
  • Patrick Volkerding's family name is recorded as Volkerding[18].
  • Patrick Volkerding's given name is recorded as Patrick[19].
  • Patrick Volkerding's official website is recorded as http://connie.slackware.com/~volkerdi/[20].

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Origins and Family

Born in Virginia[2], Patrick Volkerding… Recorded date of birth include October 20, 1966[3] and January 1, 1966[10].

Education

Patrick Volkerding was educated at Minnesota State University Moorhead[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include engineer[4], software developer[5], computer scientist[6], businessperson[7], and programmer[8].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Patrick Volkerding is Slackware[13].

Recognition

Patrick Volkerding received the O'Reilly Open Source Award[14].

Why It Matters

Patrick Volkerding ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (324 views/month, #7,205 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[21] He is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[22]

FAQs

Where was Patrick Volkerding born?

Patrick Volkerding was born in Virginia[2].

What did Patrick Volkerding do for work?

Patrick Volkerding worked as engineer[4], software developer[5], computer scientist[6], businessperson[7], and programmer[8].

Where did Patrick Volkerding go to school?

Patrick Volkerding was educated at Minnesota State University Moorhead[12].

What awards did Patrick Volkerding receive?

Honors received include O'Reilly Open Source Award[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . ithistory.org. ithistory.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [15] . wikidata.org.
  3. [11] . wikidata.org.
  4. [16] . datos.bne.es. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [4] . wikidata.org.
  7. [5] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . wikidata.org.
  14. [10] . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . wikidata.org.
  17. [13] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [21] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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