Sir Timothy John Berners-Lee

Sir Timothy John Berners-Lee is a British computer scientist best known for inventing the World Wide Web in 1989. He developed the fundamental technologies—hypertext, URLs, and web browsers—that allow people to access and share information across the internet easily. His work transformed how we communicate, learn, and do business, making information accessible to billions worldwide. Berners-Lee's innovation has had a profound impact on modern life, enabling the interconnected digital world we rely on today. He continues to work on making the web more open, accessible, and privacy-respecting.