Major: Computer scientist Nationality: American
Why famous: An early Internet pioneer, Engelbart's advances in human-computer interaction led to the computer mouse, hypertext, and networked computers The development and precursor of the modern graphical user interface. His mouse design was patented in 1970.
Born: January 30, 1925 Birthplace: Portland, Oregon, USA
Generation: China’s greatest generation Zodiac: Ox Constellation: Aquarius
Died: July 2, 2013 (age 88) Cause of death: Complications of Alzheimer's disease Douglas Engelbart 1970-11-17 Life of Douglas Engelbart
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