John Von Neumann

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John Von Neumann

• The Great Mathematician

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Meet Mr. Neumann

• Born December 28, 1903 in Budapest,
  Austria-Hungary
• Died February 8, 1857 (age 53) in Washington
  D.C., United States

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His Personality

• He always wore a grey flannel business suit. He
  was even known to play tennis in it!
• He enjoyed throwing large parties at his home.
• He was a bad driver and had lots of accidents.
  He was arrested once for reading a book while
  driving!

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CONTRIBUTIONS

• John von Neumann was known for his contributions
  to the fields of mathematical logic and the
  foundations of quantum mechanics (in other words,
  the atomic bomb). It is based on the observation
  that all forms of energy are released in discrete
  units or bundles.

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Wartime Contribution

• The atomic bomb was used during World War II.

• John von Neumann's wartime ID badge photo.

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Neumann is best known for his work in developing
the first computer.
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Honors

• The crater Von Neumann on the moon is named after
  John Von Neumann.
• On May 4, 2005 the United States Postal Service
  issued commemorative stamps in his honor.

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Mr. Neumanns Signature
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Mr. Neumanns Death

• In 1955 von Neumann was diagnosed with cancer
  possibly caused by exposure to radiation during
  his witnessing of atomic bomb tests.
• Von Neumann died a year and a half following the
  initial diagnosis, in great pain.
• He died under military security so he wouldnt
  reveal military secrets while heavily medicated.

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Sources Cited

• http//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_von_Neumann
• http//www.nas.edu/history/members/neumann.html
• http//www-groups.dcs.st-and.ac.uk/history/Biogra
  phies/Von_Neumann.html