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Alan Turing DOB
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Attended University of Cambridge
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Elected as a Fellow
Proving the central limit theorem -
Turing Machines
simple machines that have been based on Kurt Godel's theory -
Studied at Princeton University
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Recieved PhD
from Princeton -
Code breaker
Leading code breaker during WWII. Worked with GC&GS -
OBE Award
Given by King George VI -
Designed ACE
ACE - Automatic Computing Engine @National Physical Laboratory -
Fast Runner
Able to run world-class marathons. Attempted to try for 1948 British Olympics. Came in 5th -
University of Manchester
Appointed Reader in the mathematics department -
LU decomposition Method
used for matrix equations -
Chess Program
Coded a chess program to beat human opponets. -
University of Manchester
Deputy Director of the Computiing Laboratory -
Turing Test
To see if a computer can think like a human -
Homosexuality + conviction
Relationship with Arnold Murray.
Homosexuality was a criminal act during UK. -
Regina v. Turing And Murray
Underwent hormonal treatment. Created security risks for him which lead to him being kicked from the GCHQ and the US. -
Published "The Chemical Basis of Morphogenis"
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DOD
Cause of death was cyanide poisoing. Determined as a suicide and cremated. -
Government Apology
Make the British Gov. apoligise for Turing's punishment. Petition succeded.
