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Konrad Zuse was born June 22, 1910 in Berlin -
Konrad Zuse began studying in Berlin at a Technical University. He then got a job as an aircraft engineering designer. -
Konrad Zuse finished school and received a degree in civil engineering. This was his first step to become the father of the computer. -
Konrad Zuse created the Z1 in 1938 which was the first programmable computer ever made. -
Zuse created the Z2 in 1940 which was the first functioning electronic computer. -
The Z3 was created in 1941 which was a big step up from the 1 and 2. It was the first fully programmable, digital computer. -
In 1944, the Z3 computer was destroyed in the war. They were unable to build an exact replica. -
Zuse founded the first computer company in Germany -
The Z4 computer was created in 1950, The Z4 was used at the Federal Polytechnical Institute in Switzerland. -
Konrad Zuse restored the Z4 after it survived the war. They changed it and used it at the institute. -
The Z5 was created as a more reliable, advanced version of the Z4. The Z5 was the first commercial computer in Europe. -
Konrad Zuse's company he created went on to providing computers for universities. They financially provided and helped out for students to use at school. The Z11 computer was used more commonly at universities. The Z22 was created as a multi-purpose, cheaper option for schools. -
As competition in the computer industry started, Zuse's company was not receiving as much business as they once were. The government stopped supporting the computer industry and software production became very expensive. This resulted in Konrad Zuse's company to go through some financial hardships. -
Konrad Zuse sells his computer production company to Rheinstahl. Zuse retires, and picks up a new love for painting. -
Konrad Zuse dies at the age of 85 in Germany.