Alan Turing - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | June 23, 1912 |
|---|---|
| Died | June 07, 1954 (age 41) |
| Birthplace | Maida Vale, London, England |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rat |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Pioneering work in computer science, artificial intelligence, and codebreaking during World War II. |
Intro
Alan Turing was a British mathematician, logician, and computer scientist who is regarded as one of the founding fathers of computer science and a key figure in the Allied victory over Nazi Germany through his work on breaking the Enigma code in World War II.
Early Life & Background
Alan Turing was born to Ethel Sara Stoney and Julius Mathison Turing. He showed an early aptitude for mathematics and science and was educated at Sherborne School and later at King's College, Cambridge, where he was awarded first-class honours in mathematics.
Career Highlights
- Proposed the concept of the Turing machine, a foundation for modern computer theory.
- Played a pivotal role at Bletchley Park by designing the Bombe machine to break Enigma-coded messages in World War II.
- Authored the influential paper 'Computing Machinery and Intelligence,' introducing the Turing Test for artificial intelligence.
- Fellow of the Royal Society (FRS) from 1951.
Trivia
- Turing was persecuted for his homosexuality, which was then illegal in the UK.
- He was posthumously pardoned by Queen Elizabeth II in 2013.
- The Turing Award, considered the 'Nobel Prize of Computing,' is named in his honor.
FAQs
People also ask
When was Alan Turing born?
Alan Turing was born the 23 June 1912.
Where is Alan Turing from?
Maida Vale, London, England.
On His Birth-Day
About June 23rd, 1912, in brief:
- Historical events: The inaugural Wimbledon Championships took place at the prestigious All England Club in London, marking a significant milestone in tennis history. Wilfred Baddeley emerged victorious in the men's singles competition, setting the stage for what would become one of the most renowned tennis tournaments in the world. This event represented the beginning of a grand sporting tradition that would evolve into a global sporting spectacle, attracting top tennis talent from around the globe.
- Day of the week: June 23rd, 1912 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: First Quarter
- #1 US song: Let Us Have Peace by Reinald Werrenrath
- Popular movie: Der Fremde directed by
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