Computer Engineer Bill English: American computer engineer (1929–2020)
William Kirk English (January 27, 1929 – July 26, 2020) was an American computer engineer.
He was known for helping create the computer mouse while working for Douglas Engelbart at SRI International's Augmentation Research Center. He would later work for Xerox PARC and Sun Microsystems.
William English | |
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 William English in 2008 | |
| Born | January 27, 1929 |
| Died | July 26, 2020 (aged 91) |
| Nationality | American |
| Other names | Bill English |
| Known for | Development of the computer mouse |
| Scientific career | |
| Institutions | SRI International's ARC Xerox PARC Sun Microsystems |
English died of respiratory failure in San Rafael, California on July 26, 2020, aged 91.
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