Mathematician
Alan Turing
Alan Turing was born on June 23, 1912 in London, United Kingdom. He published 'On Computable Numbers' the year he turned 24, and became head of the Hut 8 at Bletchley Park the year he turned 30.
Alan Turing was born in 1912 and lived to age 41. Anyone born before 1912 is older than Alan. Anyone over 41 is older than Alan ever was.
Alan Turing was born on June 23, 1912 in London, United Kingdom and died on June 7, 1954 at the age of 41. Alan would be 114 years old today.
Alan Turing would be 114 years old in 2026 and would have turned 114 on June 23, 2026. Alan Turing's age in every year ↓
Born
June 23, 1912
Died
June 7, 1954
World pop. at birth
~1.8B
Alan's age at death
41
Your age
20
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Alan's Life Timeline
Alan Turing was born on June 23, 1912, in London, England. He was raised in a middle-class family and showed early signs of exceptional mathematical talent. Turing attended Sherborne School, where he excelled in mathematics and science, later going on to study at King's College, Cambridge, where he graduated with a first-class degree in mathematics in 1934.
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Turing's major career achievements began in the 1930s when he developed the concept of the Turing machine, a fundamental model of computation. During World War II, he worked at Bletchley Park, where he played a pivotal role in breaking the German Enigma code, significantly aiding the Allied war effort. After the war, he continued his work in computing and artificial intelligence, becoming one of the first to explore the possibilities of machine learning and the concept of algorithms.
Turing's legacy is profound; he is often referred to as the father of computer science and artificial intelligence. His work laid the groundwork for modern computing and has had a lasting impact on technology and mathematics. Tragically, Turing died on June 7, 1954, at the age of 41, and his contributions were not fully recognized until decades later, leading to posthumous pardons and honors acknowledging his groundbreaking work and the injustices he faced during his life.
Graduated with a first-class degree in mathematics
Alan Turing was 22 years old when he graduated from King's College, Cambridge. This achievement marked the beginning of his illustrious career in mathematics and laid the foundation for his future contributions to computer science.
Alan Turing turned 22 in 1934, the year he graduated with a first-class degree in mathematics. Are you older than Alan was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Published 'On Computable Numbers'
Alan Turing was 24 years old when he published his seminal paper 'On Computable Numbers'. This work introduced the concept of the Turing machine, which became a fundamental model for understanding computation and algorithms.
Alan Turing turned 24 in 1936, the year he published 'On Computable Numbers'. Are you older than Alan was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Became head of the Hut 8 at Bletchley Park
Alan Turing was 30 years old when he became head of Hut 8 at Bletchley Park. In this role, he led efforts to decrypt the Enigma machine, which was crucial for the Allied victory in World War II.
Alan Turing turned 30 in 1942, the year he became head of the Hut 8 at Bletchley Park. Are you older than Alan was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Developed the Bombe machine
Alan Turing was 32 years old when he developed the Bombe machine, which was instrumental in breaking the Enigma code. This innovation significantly accelerated the decryption process and had a major impact on the war.
Alan Turing turned 32 in 1944, the year he developed the Bombe machine. Are you older than Alan was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Was awarded the Order of the British Empire
Alan Turing was 41 years old when he was posthumously awarded the Order of the British Empire for his contributions to the war effort and his pioneering work in computing. This recognition highlighted the importance of his achievements.
Alan Turing turned 41 in 1953, the year he was awarded the Order of the British Empire. Are you older than Alan was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Died
Alan Turing was 41 years old when he died on June 7, 1954. His death was a tragic loss for the scientific community, but his legacy continues to influence modern computing and artificial intelligence.
Alan Turing was 41 in 1954, the year he died. Are you older than Alan was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Age by year
How old was Alan Turing in each year?
- 2026
- Alan Turing would be 114 years old in 2026 and would have turned 114 on June 23, 2026.
- 1936
- Alan Turing was 23 at the start of 1936 and turned 24 on June 23, 1936. That year, he published 'On Computable Numbers'.
- 1942
- Alan Turing was 29 at the start of 1942 and turned 30 on June 23, 1942. That year, he became head of the Hut 8 at Bletchley Park.
- 1944
- Alan Turing was 31 at the start of 1944 and turned 32 on June 23, 1944. That year, he developed the Bombe machine.
- 1953
- Alan Turing was 40 at the start of 1953 and turned 41 on June 23, 1953. That year, he was awarded the Order of the British Empire.
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