Alan Turing (Mathematician)

Alan Turing was a British mathematician, logician, and computer scientist, often considered the father of modern computing. His groundbreaking work during World War II in deciphering the German Enigma code significantly contributed to the Allied victory. Turing also developed the concept of the Turing machine, a theoretical model that laid the foundation for computer science and algorithms. Additionally, he explored ideas in artificial intelligence, proposing the famous Turing Test to assess a machine's ability to exhibit intelligent behavior. Tragically, Turing faced persecution for his sexuality, leading to his untimely death, but his legacy continues to influence technology and mathematics today.