Worthing man who pioneered Icelandic language in computing and information technology, long before Google, is knighted
A Worthing man who championed the Icelandic language in computing and information technology long before Google existed has been awarded a knighthood.
Published 31st Mar 2023, 10:39 BST
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In a career spanning more than 50 years, Örn S. Kaldalóns has been recognised for his pioneering work in the support and promotion of the Icelandic language in computing and information technology.
He received the Knight's Cross of the Icelandic Falcon Award in January and was subsequently knighted by the President of Iceland, Guðni Th. Jóhannesson.