Alan Turing
English computer scientist (1912–1954)
1912 — 1954
Quick Facts
Profession
English computer scientist (1912–1954)
Born
June 23, 1912
Died
1954 (age ~42)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
computer scientist, cryptographer
United KingdomBorn in Maida ValeDied in Wilmslow
1912
Born in Maida Vale (1912-06-23)
1926
EducationStudied at Sherborne School (1926–1931)
1931
EducationStudied at King's College (1931–1934)
1936
AwardSmith's Prize
1937
EducationStudied at Princeton University (1937–1938)
1946
AwardOfficer of the Order of the British Empire
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Alan Mathison Turing was an English mathematician, computer scientist, logician, cryptanalyst, philosopher and theoretical biologist. He was highly influential in the development of theoretical computer science, providing a formalisation of the concepts of algorithm and computation with the Turing machine, which can be considered a model of a general-purpose computer. Turing is widely considered to be the father of theoretical computer science.
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Who is Alan Turing?+
Alan Mathison Turing was an English mathematician, computer scientist, logician, cryptanalyst, philosopher and theoretical biologist. He was highly influential in the development of theoretical computer science, providing a formalisation of the concepts of algorithm and computation with the Turing m
What does the name Alan mean?+
The name Alan means "A male given name from the Celtic languages.". It is of English origin.
When was Alan Turing born?+
Alan Turing was born on June 23, 1912.
When did Alan Turing die?+
Alan Turing died in 1954, at approximately 42 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from the Celtic languages.
The name Alan is of English origin, meaning "A male given name from the Celtic languages.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Alan — June 23, 1912
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Cancer
Nurturing, loyal, protective
Water · Moon · Jun 21 – Jul 22
Chinese Zodiac
Rat
Quick-witted, resourceful, versatile
Water · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
10 Ix
Jaguar — magic, earth force, mystery
Celtic Tree
Oak
Confident, nurturing, generous
Ogham: Duir · Jun 10 – Jul 7
Birthstone: Pearl — Purity, innocence
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I quote you in class. The students always lean in.
— a science teacher
The field isn't the same without you in it.
— a colleague
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