Vannevar Bush
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Vannevar Bush
Summary
Vannevar Bush is a human[1]. Born in Everett[2], he… he was born on March 11, 1890[3]. He passed away in Belmont[4]. He died on June 28, 1974[5]. He worked as a computer scientist[6], inventor[7], politician[8], university teacher[9], and engineer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.62% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,750 views/month, #6,185 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Vannevar Bush was born in Everett[2].
- Vannevar Bush died in Belmont[4].
- Vannevar Bush was born on March 11, 1890[3].
- Vannevar Bush died on June 28, 1974[5].
- Vannevar Bush is buried at Massachusetts[12].
- Vannevar Bush's father was Reverend Richard Perry Bush[13].
- Vannevar Bush's mother was Emma Linnwood Bush[14].
- Vannevar Bush held citizenship in United States[15].
- Vannevar Bush worked as a computer scientist[6].
- Vannevar Bush's professions included inventor[7].
- Vannevar Bush's professions included politician[8].
- Vannevar Bush worked as a university teacher[9].
- Vannevar Bush's professions included engineer[10].
- Vannevar Bush worked as a science administrator[16].
- Vannevar Bush's field of work was futures studies[17].
- Vannevar Bush held the position of chairperson[18].
- Vannevar Bush held the position of board member[19].
- Among Vannevar Bush's employers was Massachusetts Institute of Technology[20].
- Vannevar Bush was educated at Massachusetts Institute of Technology[21].
- Vannevar Bush was educated at Tufts University[22].
- Vannevar Bush's education included a stint at Harvard University[23].
- Vannevar Bush was educated at Chelsea High School[24].
- Vannevar Bush was educated at Tufts University School of Engineering[25].
- Vannevar Bush's doctoral advisor was Dugald C. Jackson[26].
- Vannevar Bush received the National Medal of Science[27].
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Origins and Family
Born in Everett[2], Vannevar Bush… he was born on March 11, 1890[3]. His father was Reverend Richard Perry Bush[13]. His mother was Emma Linnwood Bush[14].
Education
Educated at Massachusetts Institute of Technology[21], a university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1861[30], headquartered in Cambridge[31]; Tufts University[22], a university[32], in United States[33], founded in 1852[34]; Harvard University[23], a private university[35], in United States[36], founded in 1636[37], headquartered in Cambridge[38]; Chelsea High School[24], a high school[39], in United States[40]; and Tufts University School of Engineering[25], a university[41], in United States[42], founded in 1865[43]. Vannevar Bush's doctoral advisor was Dugald C. Jackson[26].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include computer scientist[6], inventor[7], politician[8], university teacher[9], engineer[10], and science administrator[16]. Vannevar Bush's field of work was futures studies[17]. Among his employers was Massachusetts Institute of Technology[20]. Positions held include chairperson[18], a type of position[44] and board member[19], a position[45]. Doctoral students include Claude Shannon[46], Frederick Terman[47], John B. Russell, Jr.[48], Frederick Samuel Dellenbaugh, Jr.[49], Samuel Hawks Caldwell[50], and Harold Locke Hazen[51].
Recognition
Awards received include National Medal of Science[27], a science award[52], in United States[53], founded in 1963[54]; Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[55], a grade of an order[56], in United Kingdom[57]; Edison Medal[58], a science award[59], in United States[60], founded in 1904[61]; Legion of Honour[62], a state order[63], in France[64], founded in 1802[65]; John Fritz Medal[66], a science award[67], in United States[68], founded in 1902[69]; and William Procter Prize for Scientific Achievement[70], a science award[71], in United States[72], founded in 1950[73].
Death and Burial
Vannevar Bush died on June 28, 1974[5]. He died in Belmont[4]. The cause of death was pneumonia[74]. He is buried at Massachusetts[12].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Vannevar Bush include Vannevar Bush Award[75].
Why It Matters
Vannevar Bush ranks in the top 0.62% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,750 views/month, #6,185 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[76] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[77]
He has been cited as an influence by Claude Shannon[78], a mathematician[79], 1916–2001[80], of United States[81], awarded the Stuart Ballantine Medal[82], specialised in probability theory[83]; Douglas Engelbart[84], an inventor[85], 1925–2013[86], of United States[87], awarded the ACM Software System Award[88], specialised in informatics[89]; and Ted Nelson[90], a philosopher[91], b. 1937[92], of United States[93], awarded the Officer of Arts and Letters[94], specialised in information technology[95].
Works attributed to him include As We May Think[96], a literary work[97]. Entities named for him include Vannevar Bush Award[75].
His notable doctoral advisees include Claude Shannon[98], Frederick Terman[99], and Y.H. Ku[100].
FAQs
Where was Vannevar Bush born?
Vannevar Bush's place of birth was Everett[2].
Where did Vannevar Bush die?
Vannevar Bush passed away in Belmont[4].
Who were Vannevar Bush's parents?
Vannevar Bush's father was Reverend Richard Perry Bush[13]. Vannevar Bush's mother was Emma Linnwood Bush[14].
What did Vannevar Bush do for work?
Vannevar Bush worked as computer scientist[6], inventor[7], politician[8], university teacher[9], and engineer[10].
Where did Vannevar Bush go to school?
Vannevar Bush was educated at Massachusetts Institute of Technology[21], Tufts University[22], Harvard University[23], and Chelsea High School[24].
What awards did Vannevar Bush receive?
Honors received include National Medal of Science[27], Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[55], Edison Medal[58], and Legion of Honour[62].
Who did Vannevar Bush influence?
Vannevar Bush has been cited as an influence by Claude Shannon[78], Douglas Engelbart[84], and Ted Nelson[90].