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Philip Emeagwali
August 23, 1954 –
Nationality: Nigerian
Notable: Computer Scientist

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Philip Emeagwali was born in Akure, Nigeria the first of his parents, Agatha and James Emeagwali, nine children.

He showed an aptitude for math from a young age which was encouraged by his father who fervently supported his education. Each day James would spend time teaching Emeagwali math which included having him complete 100 problem math drills in his head.

Philip emeagwali biography summary rubric

By high school, he had surpassed the abilities of his father and many of his teachers which led to him being referred to by the nickname “Calculus.”

For high school, Emeagwali was enrolled at a British-run Catholic school where he studied a variety of subjects but math remained his favorite.

Unfortunately, after Emeagwali had been attending high school for about 1 1/2 years a civil war began in Nigeria. Members of the Igbo ethnic group of which the Emeagwalis were me