John Backus
(1924-2007)

American computer scientist – John Backus was born in Philadelphia (Largest city in Pennsylvania, United States) on December 3rd, 1924 and died in Ashland (City in Jackson County, Oregon, United States) on March 17th, 2007 at the age of 82. Today John Backus would be 99 years old.

Age

how old was John Backus when he died?

John Backus died in 2007 at the age of 82.

Biographical data

Birthday	December 3rd, 1924 (Wednesday)
Place of Birth	Philadelphia Largest city in Pennsylvania, United States
Death Date	March 17th, 2007 (Saturday)
Death place	Ashland City in Jackson County, Oregon, United States
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Sagittarius (The Centaur/Archer) ♐
Chinese Zodiac	Rat 鼠

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John Backus

Birthday

When was John Backus born?

John Backus was born on December 3rd, 1924.

Death

When did John Backus die?

John Backus died on March 17th, 2007 at the age of 82 in Ashland (City in Jackson County, Oregon, United States). Today John Backus would be 99 years old.