How old was Abraham Sinkov?

Abraham Sinkov died on January 19, 1998 at the age of 91.

Where was Abraham Sinkov born?

Abraham Sinkov was born in Philadelphia.

What is Abraham Sinkov's nationality?

Abraham Sinkov is a citizen of United States.

What does Abraham Sinkov do?

Abraham Sinkov is known as mathematician, university teacher.

Abraham Sinkov

American cryptanalyst (1907–1998)

Died aged 91United States

Biography

Abraham Sinkov (August 22, 1907 – January 19, 1998) was a US cryptanalyst. An early employee of the U.S. Army's Signal Intelligence Service, he held several leadership positions during World War II, transitioning to the new National Security Agency after the war, where he became a deputy director. After retiring in 1962, he taught mathematics at Arizona State University.

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Quick answers about Abraham Sinkov

How old was Abraham Sinkov?: Abraham Sinkov died on January 19, 1998 at the age of 91.
Where was Abraham Sinkov born?: Abraham Sinkov was born in Philadelphia.
What is Abraham Sinkov's nationality?: Abraham Sinkov is a citizen of United States.
What does Abraham Sinkov do?: Abraham Sinkov is known as mathematician, university teacher.

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