John von Neumann was a significant figure born on December 28, 1903, known for his contributions to various fields including mathematics, physics, and computer science, and he passed away on February 8, 1957. He is best known as the creator of the first digital computer and made notable advancements in operator theory, cellular automata, and game theory. His academic journey included studies in several prestigious universities, and he served as a commissioner of the atomic energy commission until his death due to cancer.

1. JOHN VON NEUMANN

2. GENERAL INFORMATION
• Born: December 28, 1903,
Austria
• Nationality: Half American
and Hungarian
• Fields: Mathematics,
physics, statistics,
economics, computer
science
• Died: February 8, 1957,
Washington DC

3. MOST KNOWN FOR
• John von Neumann was a
pioneer of the application of
operator theory to quantum
mechanics. He made great
contribution to the world. He is
today most known for being
the creator of the very first
digital computer. He made
other smaller contributions
too, for example: Cellular
automata, Game theory and
Software whitening.

4. UNKNOWN FACTS
• He studied in Berlin, Zurich and Hamburg and joined the
Princeton Institute for Advanced Study in 1930.
• In 1955 he was named a Commissioner of the Atomic
Energy Commission, a position he held till his death.
• He set the basics of computer architecture while
consulting for the Moore School of Electrical Engineering
at the University of Pennsylvania regarding the EDVAC
project.
• John Von Neumann died under military security since
there was a possibility that he may reveal military secrets
while begin heavily medication. He was diagnosed with
bone or pancreatic cancer.

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BY: MIANO OLÍVIA 5.B