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James E. Thornton is an American computer scientist and professor emeritus at the University of Minnesota. He is best known for his work in the field of computer architecture and for his contributions to the development of the first commercial computer, the IBM System/360. Born in 1925 in Saint Paul, Minnesota, Thornton attended the University of Minnesota, where he earned a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering in 1947. He then went on to earn a master's degree in electrical engineering from the University of Minnesota in 1949. In 1951, Thornton joined IBM as a research engineer and worked on the development of the IBM System/360. He was part of the team that developed the first commercial computer, which was released in 1964. Thornton left IBM in 1966 and joined the University of Minnesota as a professor of computer science. He was a professor at the university until his retirement in 1992. Throughout his career, Thornton has received numerous awards and honors, including the IEEE Computer Society's Computer Pioneer Award in 1989 and the IEEE Computer Society's Computer Science and Engineering Award in 1992. As of 2021, James E. Thornton's net worth is estimated to be roughly $1 million.
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| Occupation | Computer engineer |
| Age | 80 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
| Born | 25 September, 1925 |
| Birthday | 25 September |
| Birthplace | Saint Paul, Minnesota |
| Date of death | (2005-01-11) |
| Died Place | N/A |
| Nationality | United States |
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James E. Thornton Height, Weight & Measurements
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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James E. Thornton Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is James E. Thornton worth at the age of 80 years old? James E. Thornton’s income source is mostly from being a successful computer. He is from United States. We have estimated James E. Thornton's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2023 | $1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2023 | Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2022 | Pending |
| Salary in 2022 | Under Review |
| House | Not Available |
| Cars | Not Available |
| Source of Income | computer |
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