David Heinemeier Hansson

programmer, racing driver, creator of Ruby on Rails
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David Heinemeier Hansson

Summary

David Heinemeier Hansson is a human[1]. He was born in Copenhagen[2]. He was born on October 15, 1979[3]. He worked as a computer scientist[4], racing automobile driver[5], software developer[6], blogger[7], and writer[8]. He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Copenhagen[2], David Heinemeier Hansson…
  • David Heinemeier Hansson was born on October 15, 1979[3].
  • David Heinemeier Hansson held citizenship in Kingdom of Denmark[10].
  • David Heinemeier Hansson worked as a computer scientist[4].
  • David Heinemeier Hansson's professions included racing automobile driver[5].
  • David Heinemeier Hansson's professions included software developer[6].
  • David Heinemeier Hansson's professions included blogger[7].
  • David Heinemeier Hansson worked as a writer[8].
  • David Heinemeier Hansson's professions included businessperson[11].
  • Among David Heinemeier Hansson's employers was Basecamp[12].
  • David Heinemeier Hansson's education included a stint at Copenhagen Business School[13].
  • A notable work attributed to David Heinemeier Hansson is Ruby on Rails[14].
  • David Heinemeier Hansson received the O'Reilly Open Source Award[15].
  • David Heinemeier Hansson is recorded as male[16].
  • David Heinemeier Hansson's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • David Heinemeier Hansson's Commons category is recorded as David Heinemeier Hansson[18].
  • David Heinemeier Hansson earned the academic degree of bachelor's degree[19].
  • David Heinemeier Hansson's residence is recorded as Malibu[20].
  • David Heinemeier Hansson's website account on is recorded as 500px[21].
  • David Heinemeier Hansson's sport is recorded as auto racing[22].
  • David Heinemeier Hansson's family name is recorded as Hansson[23].
  • David Heinemeier Hansson's given name is recorded as David[24].
  • David Heinemeier Hansson's eye color is recorded as blue[25].
  • David Heinemeier Hansson's participant in is recorded as 2012 Drivers' World Endurance Championship[26].
  • David Heinemeier Hansson's participant in is recorded as 2013 FIA World Endurance Drivers' Championship[27].

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Origins and Family

David Heinemeier Hansson was born in Copenhagen[2]. He was born on October 15, 1979[3].

Education

David Heinemeier Hansson's education included a stint at Copenhagen Business School[13]. He earned the academic degree of bachelor's degree[19].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include computer scientist[4], racing automobile driver[5], software developer[6], blogger[7], writer[8], and businessperson[11]. Among David Heinemeier Hansson's employers was Basecamp[12].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to David Heinemeier Hansson is Ruby on Rails[14].

Recognition

David Heinemeier Hansson received the O'Reilly Open Source Award[15].

Why It Matters

David Heinemeier Hansson has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]

Works attributed to him include Instiki[29], a wiki software[30].

FAQs

Where was David Heinemeier Hansson born?

David Heinemeier Hansson was born in Copenhagen[2].

What did David Heinemeier Hansson do for work?

David Heinemeier Hansson worked as computer scientist[4], racing automobile driver[5], software developer[6], blogger[7], and writer[8].

Where did David Heinemeier Hansson go to school?

David Heinemeier Hansson was educated at Copenhagen Business School[13].

What awards did David Heinemeier Hansson receive?

Honors received include O'Reilly Open Source Award[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [16] . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . wikidata.org.
  4. [17] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [4] . wikidata.org.
  7. [5] . Driver Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [11] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [12] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . developers.google.com. developers.google.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . bilmagasinet.dk. bilmagasinet.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . Babelio. wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . wikidata.org.
  22. [14] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [29] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    "/* wbremoveclaims-remove:1| */ [[Property:P18]]: David Heinemeier Hansson Driver of Oak Racing's Morgan Nissan (8667991007).jpg"
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