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Also Known As Lawrence Gilman Roberts
Born December 21, 1937 • Westport • Connecticut
Died December 26, 2018 (aged 81) • Redwood City • California
Founder Anagran Inc. • Caspian Networks • Telenet
Awards And Honors Draper Prize (2001)
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