Tom Kilburn

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Tom Kilburn

Engineering

#110

World Rank

#237

Historical Rank

Electrical Engineering

#45

World Rank

#54

Historical Rank

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Why Is Tom Kilburn Influential?

According to Wikipedia, Tom Kilburn was an English mathematician and computer scientist. Over his 30-year career, he was involved in the development of five computers of great historical significance. With Freddie Williams he worked on the Williams–Kilburn tube and the world's first electronic stored-program computer, the Manchester Baby, while working at the University of Manchester. His work propelled Manchester and Britain into the forefront of the emerging field of computer science.

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What Schools Are Affiliated With Tom Kilburn?

Tom Kilburn is affiliated with the following schools:

• Victoria University of Manchester
• University of Manchester