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Grace Hopper
Wikidata describes Grace Hopper as American computer scientist and United States Navy officer (1906–1992).
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English Wikidata description, retrieved 2026-11-05 UTC. This is a starting point; independent biography review is pending.
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Career highlights
As recorded by Wikidata:
- Award received: Defense Distinguished Service Medal · dated 1985
- Notable work: FLOW-MATIC
- Employer: Eckert–Mauchly Computer Corporation · from 1949 · to 1971
- Education: Vassar College · from 1924 · to 1928
- Award received: Legionnaire of Legion of Merit · dated 1973
- Employer: Vassar College · from 1931 · to 1943
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