Konrad Zeus

Birth of Konrad Zeus

Jun 22, 1910

Born on June 22, 1910, in Berlin, Germany.

Graduates from Technical University of Berlin

1935

Earned a degree in civil engineering.

Files for Patent

Apr 11, 1936

Files for a patent for the automatic execution of calculations. A process he invented while working on what would become the Z-1: first computer in Germany.

Invention of the Floating-Point Binary Arithmetic System

1938

While working on the Z1 computer, Zuse developed the first practical use of a floating-point arithmetic system, commonly used now (1936-1938)

Development of Z1 Computer

1938

Creates the Z1, the first freely programmable computer. (1936-1938)

Completes the creation of Z3 Computer

1941

Groundbreaking moment in computing history as Zeus builds the Z3, the world’s first programmable computer.

Develops Plankalkül Programming Language

1944

Designs one of the first high-level programming languages. (1943-1946)

Foundation of Zuse KG

1949

Establishes his own company to produce commercial computers.

Production of Z4 Computer

1950

The Z4 becomes the first computer sold commercially in Europe.

Development of the Z11

1955

Developed the Z11 specifically for commercial applications such as statistical and engineering calculations

Release of Z22 Computer

1955

Introduces the Z22, one of the first computers to use magnetic storage.

Publication of Plankalkül Paper

1958

Publishes his theoretical work on programming languages which later on influenced the creation of other programming languages.

Honored with Werner von Siemens Ring

1964

Receives this prestigious award for his contributions to technology.

Retirement and Autobiography

1967

Publishes his autobiography, The Computer- My life

Death

Dec 18, 1994

Passes away on December 18, 1995, in Hünfeld, Germany.