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Maida Vale, London
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Studies Mathematics and graduates with distinction
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Proves the central limit theorem in his dissertation.
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Published his paper "On Computable Numbers and an Application to the Entscheidungsproblem". Outlined computing device that is capable of performing any mathematical computation that can be represented as an algorithm.
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Studies Mathematics and receives PhD. His dissertation was called "Systems of Logic Based on Ordinals" and introduced original logic and relative computing.
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At the Government Code and Cypher School.
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A device for decoding German messages that are sent with the enigma. With the help of Gordon Welchman
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She is a fellow co-worker mathematician and cryptanalyst. Later admitted to his fiancé that he was homosexual.
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Assists the U.S. and the allies during the war.
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Shared what he knew about Enigma in return for being allowed to inspect the speech encryption system being set up to allow conversations between Churchill and Roosevelt.
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After the war is over, Alan is awarded this for his help with code breaking.
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Paper has first detailed design of a stored-program computer. This is after he joins the National Physical Laboratory in Teddington.
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Includes the famous Turing Test. Is a test on how to tell if a computer is intelligent.
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He was arrested for gross indecency and looses his security clearance. Offered chemical treatment as an alternative to imprisonment.
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His dead body was found in his home in Wilmslow, Cheshire. Death was caused by poisoning in an half eaten apple with cyanide. Body was cremated.
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Given each year to a person for technical contributions to the computing community. Recipients List: Link text
