George Boole

:For the mathematical logician of a similar name, see George Boolos.

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George Boole , (November 2, 1815 Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England - December 8, 1864 Ballintemple, County Cork, Ireland) was a

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November 2 - 1815 - Lincoln, Lincolnshire - England - December 8 - 1864 - Ballintemple - County Cork - Ireland

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mathematician and philosopher.

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Mathematician - Philosopher

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As the inventor of Boolean algebra, the basis of all modern computer arithmetic, Boole is regarded in hindsight as one of the founders of the field of computer science, although computers did not exist in his day (see "Legacy" section below).

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Boolean algebra - Computer - Computer science - "Legacy" section below

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