Claude E. Shannon

Claude E. Shannon Net Worth

Claude E. Shannon was a revolutionary figure in the field of communication, born on April 30, 1916 in Petoskey, MI. He developed a theory of information that unified the telegraph, telephone, and broadcast media, and during World War II he worked on cryptanalysis for national defense. His work had a lasting impact on the field of communication.

Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day April 30, 1916
Birth Place Petoskey, MI
Age 104 YEARS OLD
Died On Feb 24, 2001 (age 84)
Birth Sign Taurus

💰 Net worth: $30 million (2024)

About

His revolutionary theory of information united what before were completely separate methods of communication - the telegraph, telephone, and broadcast media. He also helped develop the field of cryptanalysis, while working towards national defense during World War II.

Before Fame

At 22 years of age at M.I.T. he wrote his master's thesis showing how to apply 19th century algebra to modern-day electronic switches.

Trivia

He was one of the first Scientists to quantify information, using units of measurement called binary digits, which are also known as bits.

Family Life

He was born in Petoskey, Michigan, his father a judge and his mother a Teacher.

Associated With

He grew up admiring Thomas Edison and later discovered he was distantly related to him: both were descendants of a colonial leader.

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