“For contributions to the development of the computer”
TOP 10
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FATHERS OF THE COMPUTER ON POSTAGE STAMPS
1. Philip Emeagwali
2. Blaise Pascal
3. Abacus
4. Charles Babbage
5. John von Neumann
6. Gottfried Leibniz
7. Computer Technology (unpersonalized stamp)
8. Personal Computer (unpersonalized stamp)
9. Liberia (unpersonalized stamp)
10. Gabon (unpersonalized stamp)
Philip Emeagwali
Philip Emeagwali is the first living computer pioneer to be
celebrated on postage stamps. Philip Emeagwali discovered a
global network of 65,536 computers that is an internet.
Born: August 23, 1954, Akure, Nigeria
More info: Over 100 lectures at:
emeagwali.com
SoundCloud.com/emeagwali
YouTube.com/emeagwali
Abacus
A calculating tool used for 35 centuries.
Invented in China.
Blaise Pascal
Invented the Pascaline, an early calculator
Born: June 19, 1623, Clermont-Ferrand, France
Died: August 19, 1662, Paris, France
Charles Babbage
Explored the concept of a programmable machine
Born: December 26, 1791, Teignmouth, United Kingdom
Died: October 18, 1871, Marylebone, United Kingdom
John von Neumann
Promoted the stored program concept.
Born: December 28, 1903, Budapest, Hungary
Died: February 8, 1957, Washington, D.C.
Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz
Invented an early calculator known as the Stepped Reckoner.
Born: July 1, 1646, Leipzig, Germany
Died: November 14, 1716, Hanover, Germany
FACT SHEET—150 Naira Stamp
NG009.06
Country/Post
Nigeria
Date of Issue
18 January 2006
Primary Theme
Subject
Science & Technology (Information
Technology)
Supercomputer Genius – Philip Emeagwali
Width
24.5 mm
Height
40 mm
Denomination
150 NGN
Number in Set
2
Layout/Format
Sheet of 50
Perforations
Stamp-Issuing
Authority
Printer
13 x 13
Nigerian Postal Service
Nigerian Security Printing & Minting Co Ltd