Edward Scheidt
American cryptographer (born 1939) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Edward Michael Scheidt[7] is a retired Chairman of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Cryptographic Center and the designer of the cryptographic systems used in the Kryptos sculpture at CIA Headquarters in Langley, Virginia.
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Edward Scheidt | |
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Born | Edward Micheal Scheidt[1] (1939-07-20)July 20, 1939 |
Education | Tulane University[2] |
Alma mater | University of Maryland George Washington University |
Occupation | Communications security |
Known for | Kryptos |
Spouse | Mary Jane Shope[2] |
Parent(s) | Edward Henry Scheidt (1892-1976), Ruth Christine Adema (1911-2001) [3][4][5][6] |
Espionage activity | |
Country | United States |
Service branch | Central Intelligence Agency |
Service years | 1963-1989 |
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