Guido van Rossum: Biography, Facts and Career
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Guido van Rossum (Dutch: [ˈxidoː vɑn ˈrɔsʏm]; born 31 January 1956) is a Dutch programmer. He is the creator of the Python programming language, for which he was the "benevolent dictator for life" (BDFL) until he stepped down from the position on 12 July 2018. He remained a member of the Python Steering Council through 2019, and withdrew from nominations for the 2020 election.
Quick facts about Guido van Rossum
- Full name: Guido van Rossum
- Born: 1956-01-31
- Nationality: Kingdom of the Netherlands
- Known as: Author
- Wikidata ID: Q30942
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Who is Guido van Rossum?
Guido van Rossum (Dutch: [ˈxidoː vɑn ˈrɔsʏm]; born 31 January 1956) is a Dutch programmer.
What nationality is Guido van Rossum?
Guido van Rossum is Kingdom of the Netherlands.
When was Guido van Rossum born?
Guido van Rossum was born on 1956-01-31.
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