Vernor Vinge

American mathematician, computer scientist, and science fiction writer (1944–2024).

Born October 2nd, 1944 in Waukesha.

Died March 20th, 2024 at 79 years old in La Jolla. [ref]

Occupations
computer scientist, mathematician, novelist, science fiction writer, university teacher, writer
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