Joan Targ
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Joan Fischer Targ (July 8, 1937[1][2] – June 2, 1998) was an American educator who was an early proponent of computer literacy and initiated peer tutoring programs for students of all ages.
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Born | Joan Fischer (1937-07-08)July 8, 1937 Moscow, Soviet Union |
Died | June 2, 1998(1998-06-02) (aged 60) |
Nationality | American |
Spouse | Russell Targ |
Children | 3, including Elisabeth Targ |
Relatives | Bobby Fischer (brother) |
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As a child, she bought her younger brother, Bobby Fischer, his first chess set and taught him how to play the game.