George W. Brown (academic), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

George W. Brown (academic)

American mathematician

Date of Birth: 02-Jun-1917

Place of Birth: Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Date of Death: 20-Jun-2005

Profession: mathematician, statistician

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Gemini

George W.
Brown (June 2, 1917 – June 20, 2005) was an American statistician, game theorist, and computer scientist known for his work and research in early computing machinery, game theory, mathematical logic, decision theory and administration.
He was a major force in the design and construction of early computing machinery, including the IAS machine, and subsequently directed the construction of JOHNNIAC.
His publication of EDUNET in 1967 presaged the details and rise of the early internet.
The concept of fictitious play in game theory is due to him.