An Wang
An Wang
Dr. An Wangwas a Chinese American computer engineer and inventor, and co-founder of computer company Wang Laboratories, which was known primarily for its dedicated word processing machines. An Wang was an important contributor to the development of magnetic core memory...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionBusinessman
Date of Birth2 February 1920
CountryUnited States of America
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