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Edgar F. Codd
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Edgar F. Codd

Edgar Frank "Ted" Codd (19 August 1923 – 18 April 2003) was a British computer scientist who, while working for IBM, invented the relational...

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The Saga of Edgar F. Codd
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Scientists & Inventors
Era / Tenure
19 August 1923 – 18 April 2003
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#231 in Scientists & Inventors
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BIOGRAPHICAL OVERVIEW

Profile & Background

Edgar Frank "Ted" Codd (19 August 1923 – 18 April 2003) was a British computer scientist who, while working for IBM, invented the relational model for database management, the theoretical basis for relational databases and relational database management systems.

CAREER & LEGACY

Notable Works & Impact in Scientists & Inventors

He won the 1981 ACM Turing Award.

Key Milestone & Career Defining Moment
He won the 1981 ACM Turing Award.
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