Charles Goldfarb

Charles Goldfarb is a computer scientist best known for developing the Generalized Markup Language (GML) in the 1960s, which laid the foundation for document markup systems. GML evolved into SGML (Standard Generalized Markup Language) and eventually influenced the creation of HTML, the language used to structure web pages. His work fundamentally advanced how digital documents are formatted and managed, enabling consistent sharing and presentation of information across different systems. Goldfarb’s contributions are pivotal in the development of digital publishing, information management, and the World Wide Web.