New Delhi - Today Google celebrates the 100th birthday of computer genius Alan Mathison Turing (23 June 1912 - 7 June 1954) with an attractive doodle. He is also known as the founder of computer science whose work played a significant role in breaking the wartime Enigma- enciphered messages.
Alan Turing, born in London, from his early years showed deep interest toward science and mathematics. As he grew, Turing showed exceptional ability in solving advanced problems. His innovative mind conducted several test and also worked on the design of the Automatic Computing Engine (ACE). In 1946, he presented a paper which is known as the first elaborate design of a stored-program computer.
His life is full of achivements and because of this extraordinary work he was appointed Reader in the Mathematics Department at the University of Manchester in 1948. His contribution in mathematics and 'Computing machinery and intelligence' are still considered to be significant work.
Turing was convicted of his homosexual actions as criminal act in the United Kingdom in 1952. After two years of conviction he died from cyanide poisoning which was believed to be a suicide.
In 2009, after a campaign the then prime minister of the United Kingdom Gordon Brown issued an apology for Turing's treatment on behalf of the British government.
In Manchester, ahead of his 100th birthday, to pay tribute to this codebreaking genius an award has been named after Alan Turing for people who makes significant contribution to help victims of homophobia. The award will be conferred as part of the Lesbian and Gay Foundation's annual Homo Heroes Awards.
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