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Alan Turing

1912 – 1954

English computer scientist

Computer scientist Mathematician University teacher

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About Alan Turing

Lived 1912 – 1954 (aged 41). Alan Turing was a British computer scientist, mathematician, university teacher, cryptographer, logician and statistician, known for Cryptanalysis of the Enigma, The Chemical Basis of Morphogenesis and Turing machine.

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Important facts

Born

23 June 1912, Maida Vale, Warrington Lodge

Birth century

20th century

Died

7 June 1954, Wilmslow

Occupation

Computer scientist, mathematician, university teacher, cryptographer, logician, statistician

Nationality

United Kingdom

Known for

Cryptanalysis of the Enigma, The Chemical Basis of Morphogenesis, Turing machine, Turing pattern, Turing reduction, Turing test

Turing's proof, Unorganized machine

Education

Hazlehurst Community Primary School, Sherborne School, King's College, Princeton University

Employers

Victoria University of Manchester, Government Communications Headquarters, University of Cambridge, National Physical Laboratory

Awards

Fellow of the Royal Society; Officer of the Order of the British Empire; Smith's Prize; Order of the British Empire

Also known as

Alan Mathieson Turing, Turing, Alan M. Turing, Alan Mathison Turing

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Alan Turing's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Alan Turing?

English computer scientist (1912–1954)

When was Alan Turing born?

Alan Turing was born on 23 June 1912 in Maida Vale, Warrington Lodge.

When did Alan Turing die?

Alan Turing died on 7 June 1954 in Wilmslow.

What was Alan Turing's occupation?

Alan Turing was a computer scientist, mathematician, university teacher, cryptographer, logician and statistician.

What was Alan Turing known for?

Alan Turing was known for Cryptanalysis of the Enigma, The Chemical Basis of Morphogenesis, Turing machine, Turing pattern, Turing reduction and Turing test.

What nationality was Alan Turing?

Alan Turing was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Alan Turing

· Wikidata: Q7251

· DBpedia: Alan Turing

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