Mathematician
Alan Turing
Alan Turing was born on June 23, 1912 in London, United Kingdom. He published 'On Computable Numbers' at age 24 and became head of the Hut 8 at Bletchley Park at 30.
Alan Turing was born in 1912 and lived to age 42. Anyone born before 1912 is older than Alan. Anyone over 42 is older than Alan ever was.
Born
June 23, 1912
London, United Kingdom
World pop: ~1.8B
Died
June 7, 1954
World pop: ~2.7B
Alan's age at death
42
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 was 22 years old when he graduated with a first-class degree in mathematics in 1934. 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 was 24 years old when he published 'On Computable Numbers' in 1936. 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 was 30 years old when he became head of the Hut 8 at Bletchley Park in 1942. 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 was 32 years old when he developed the Bombe machine in 1944. 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 was 41 years old when he was awarded the Order of the British Empire in 1953. 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 years old when he died in 1954. Are you older than Alan was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Age by Year
| Year | Age | Notable Event |
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| 1912 | 0 | |
| 1913 | 1 | |
| 1914 | 2 | |
| 1915 | 3 | |
| 1916 | 4 | |
| 1917 | 5 | |
| 1918 | 6 | |
| 1919 | 7 | |
| 1920 | 8 | |
| 1921 | 9 | |
| 1922 | 10 | |
| 1923 | 11 | |
| 1924 | 12 | |
| 1925 | 13 | |
| 1926 | 14 | |
| 1927 | 15 | |
| 1928 | 16 | |
| 1929 | 17 | |
| 1930 | 18 | |
| 1931 | 19 | |
| 1932 | 20 | |
| 1933 | 21 | |
| 1934 | 22 | graduated with a first-class degree in mathematics |
| 1935 | 23 | |
| 1936 | 24 | published 'On Computable Numbers' |
| 1937 | 25 | |
| 1938 | 26 | |
| 1939 | 27 | |
| 1940 | 28 | |
| 1941 | 29 | |
| 1942 | 30 | became head of the Hut 8 at Bletchley Park |
| 1943 | 31 | |
| 1944 | 32 | developed the Bombe machine |
| 1945 | 33 | |
| 1946 | 34 | |
| 1947 | 35 | |
| 1948 | 36 | |
| 1949 | 37 | |
| 1950 | 38 | |
| 1951 | 39 | |
| 1952 | 40 | |
| 1953 | 41 | was awarded the Order of the British Empire |
| 1954 | 42 | died |
