Heinz Nixdorf
Heinz Nixdorf was born on April 9, 1925, in Paderborn, Germany. He died on March 17, 1986. He was a German leader in computing, a businessman, and the founder of Nixdorf Computer AG.
April 5, 2026
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Heinz Nixdorf was born on April 9, 1925, in Paderborn, Germany. He died on March 17, 1986. He was a German leader in computing, a businessman, and the founder of Nixdorf Computer AG.
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