Christopher Strachey – computer scientist (1916-1975)
About Christopher Strachey:
- Lee, J.A.N. (2013). Computer Pioneers by J.A.N. Lee. Christopher Strachey. IEEE Computer Society. https://history.computer.org/pioneers/strachey.html
- Campbell-Kelly, M. “Christopher Strachey, 1916-1975: A Biographical Note,” in Annals of the History of Computing, vol. 7, no. 1, pp. 19-42, Jan.-March 1985 https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/4392962
Further Resources:
- Strachey 100: an Oxford Computing Pioneer. University of Oxford Podcasts https://podcasts.ox.ac.uk/series/strachey-100-oxford-computing-pioneer
- Maru, M. (June 2022). Pride Month: Christopher Strachey. Codeminers https://www.codeminers.co.uk/blog/pride-month-christopher-strachey/
- Papers and correspondence of Christopher Strachey. Bodleian Archives & Manuscripts https://archives.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/repositories/2/resources/2561
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