Frances Spence
Frances V. Spence (née Bilas; March 2, 1922 – July 18, 2012) was one of the original programmers for the ENIAC (the first electronic digital computer). She is considered one of the first computer programmers in history.
Frances Spence | |
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| Born | Frances V. Bilas March 2, 1922 |
| Died | July 18, 2012 (aged 90) |
| Alma mater | |
| Occupation | Computer programmer |
| Employer(s) | Moore School of Electrical Engineering, University of Pennsylvania |
| Spouse | Homer W. Spence (1947-death) |
| Children | 3 |
| Awards | Women in Technology International Hall of Fame |
The other five ENIAC programmers were Betty Holberton, Ruth Teitelbaum, Kathleen Antonelli, Marlyn Meltzer, and Jean Bartik.
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