Gary Kildall

American computer scientist and entrepreneur (1942–1994)
Person human Q92627
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Gary Kildall

Summary

Gary Kildall is a human[1]. Born in Seattle[2], he… he was born on +1942-05-19T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Monterey[4]. He died on +1994-07-11T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a computer scientist[6], programmer[7], university teacher[8], and businessperson[9]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (380 views/month, #6,921 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Seattle[2], Gary Kildall…
  • Gary Kildall died in Monterey[4].
  • Gary Kildall was born on +1942-05-19T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Gary Kildall died on +1994-07-11T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Gary Kildall is buried at Evergreen Washelli Memorial Park[11].
  • Among Gary Kildall's spouses was Dorothy McEwen Kildall[12].
  • A child of Gary Kildall was Scott Kildall[13].
  • Gary Kildall held citizenship in United States[14].
  • Gary Kildall worked as a computer scientist[6].
  • Gary Kildall worked as a programmer[7].
  • Gary Kildall's professions included university teacher[8].
  • Gary Kildall worked as a businessperson[9].
  • Gary Kildall's field of work was computer science[15].
  • Among Gary Kildall's employers was Naval Postgraduate School[16].
  • Gary Kildall's education included a stint at University of Washington[17].
  • Gary Kildall's education included a stint at Queen Anne High School[18].
  • A notable work attributed to Gary Kildall is CP/M[19].
  • Gary Kildall is recorded as male[20].
  • Gary Kildall's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Gary Kildall's signature is recorded as Gary Kildall Signature.svg[22].
  • Gary Kildall's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 247751969[23].
  • Gary Kildall's GND ID is recorded as 1159756805[24].
  • Gary Kildall's IMDb ID is recorded as nm0452972[25].
  • Gary Kildall's Commons category is recorded as Gary A. Kildall[26].
  • The cause of death was injury[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Seattle[2], Gary Kildall… he was born on +1942-05-19T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Educated at University of Washington[17], a public research university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1861[30] and Queen Anne High School[18], a school building[31], in United States[32], founded in 1909[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include computer scientist[6], programmer[7], university teacher[8], and businessperson[9]. Gary Kildall's field of work was computer science[15]. He was employed by Naval Postgraduate School[16].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Gary Kildall is CP/M[19].

Personal Life

Gary Kildall was married to Dorothy McEwen Kildall[12]. A child of him was Scott Kildall[13].

Death and Burial

Gary Kildall died on +1994-07-11T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Monterey[4]. The cause of death was injury[27]. Burial took place at Evergreen Washelli Memorial Park[11].

Why It Matters

Gary Kildall ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (380 views/month, #6,921 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

He is credited with the discovery of BIOS[36], a de facto standard[37].

FAQs

Where was Gary Kildall born?

Gary Kildall was born in Seattle[2].

Where did Gary Kildall die?

Gary Kildall passed away in Monterey[4].

Who was Gary Kildall married to?

Gary Kildall's spouses include Dorothy McEwen Kildall[12].

What did Gary Kildall do for work?

Gary Kildall worked as computer scientist[6], programmer[7], university teacher[8], and businessperson[9].

Where did Gary Kildall go to school?

Gary Kildall was educated at University of Washington[17] and Queen Anne High School[18].

What did Gary Kildall discover?

Gary Kildall is credited as discoverer of BIOS[36].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  14. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
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  17. [11] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  21. [26] . wikidata.org.
  22. [27] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [19] . Habr. habr.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [36] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [34] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [35] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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