Rasmus Lerdorf
Danish programmer and creator of PHP
1968 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
Danish programmer and creator of PHP
Born
November 22, 1968
Age
~58 years
Name Origin
Scandinavian
Timeline
computer scientist
Kingdom of DenmarkBorn in Qeqertarsuaq
1968
Born in Qeqertarsuaq (1968-11-22)
Present
Age ~58
About
Rasmus Lerdorf is a Danish-Canadian programmer. He co-authored and inspired the PHP scripting language, authoring the first two versions of the language and participating in the development of later versions led by a group of developers including Jim Winstead, Stig Bakken, Shane Caraveo, Andi Gutmans, and Zeev Suraski. He continues to contribute to the project.
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Who is Rasmus Lerdorf?+
Rasmus Lerdorf is a Danish-Canadian programmer. He co-authored and inspired the PHP scripting language, authoring the first two versions of the language and participating in the development of later versions led by a group of developers including Jim Winstead, Stig Bakken, Shane Caraveo, Andi Gutman
What does the name Rasmus mean?+
The name Rasmus means "a male given name. Etymology: From the - saints' name Erasmus, from - Erasmos "beloved". Used in Denmark since the fifteenth century.". It is of Scandinavian origin.
When was Rasmus Lerdorf born?+
Rasmus Lerdorf was born on November 22, 1968.
Name Meaning
a male given name. Etymology: From the - saints' name Erasmus, from - Erasmos "beloved". Used in Denmark since the fifteenth century.
The name Rasmus is of Scandinavian origin, meaning "a male given name. Etymology: From the - saints' name Erasmus, from - Erasmos "beloved". Used in Denmark since the fifteenth century.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Rasmus — November 22, 1968
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Sagittarius
Optimistic, adventurous, generous
Fire · Jupiter · Nov 22 – Dec 21
Chinese Zodiac
Monkey
Sharp, smart, curious
Earth · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
11 Ahau
Sun — enlightenment, ascension, mastery
Celtic Tree
Reed
Deep, complex, keeper of secrets
Ogham: Ngetal · Oct 28 – Nov 24
Birthstone: Topaz — Joy, abundance
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