Edgar Toppin

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Edgar Toppin

Computer Science

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World Rank

#14176

Historical Rank

#2472

USA Rank

Database

#10332

World Rank

#10979

Historical Rank

#1545

USA Rank

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Edgar Toppin's Degrees

• Masters Computer Science Stanford University
• Bachelors Computer Science University of California, Berkeley

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Why Is Edgar Toppin Influential?

According to Wikipedia, Edgar Allan Toppin, Sr. was an African-American professor of history, and an author who specialized in Civil War, Reconstruction and African-American history. He spent the majority of his 40+ year teaching career at Virginia State University, and wrote ten books on the subjects of American and African-American history. He served on several historical boards including the National Park Service, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation and Association for the Study of Afro-American Life and History, the later serving as president. As president, he was instrumental in turning Black History Week into Black History Month in 1976.

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What Schools Are Affiliated With Edgar Toppin?

Edgar Toppin is affiliated with the following schools:

• Virginia State University
• University of California, Berkeley
• City College of New York
• Virginia Commonwealth University
• Northwestern University
• Stanford University
• Howard University