Alan Turing (jun 23, 1912 – jun 7, 1954)
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The father of modern computer science is a British mathematician and computer scientist. By creating the idea of the Turing machine, a theoretical computing device that formed the basis for contemporary computers, he assisted in deciphering the Nazi Enigma code during World War II. He made significant contributions to the fields of cryptography and logic as well. The Turing machine, which he described in a groundbreaking paper in 1936, is one of Turing's most well-known contributions.Added to timeline:
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jun 23, 1912
jun 7, 1954
~ 41 years