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Linus Torvalds
Finnish software engineer (born 1969).
The record
Linus Torvalds is a Finnish software engineer. Born on 28 December 1969 in Helsinki, Torvalds is 56.
Notable works include Linux kernel, Git and Subsurface. Torvalds studied at University of Helsinki and Svenska normallyceum. Honours include EFF Award, honorary doctor of Stockholm University and Lovelace Medal, among 13 recorded.
With a Wikipedia article in 153 languages, Linus Torvalds is No. 1,462 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 28 December 1969, Helsinki (age 56)
- Country
- United States
- Known as
- Programmer, software developer, writer
- Field
- Science
- Education
- University of Helsinki, Svenska normallyceum
- Languages
- Finland Swedish, Finnish, English, Swedish
- Children
- 3
- Wikipedia editions
- 153
Did you know
28 Dec
Shares a birthday with Woodrow Wilson and John von Neumann.
112
One of 112 people in the Index born in Helsinki, with Sanna Marin.
153
Has a Wikipedia article in 153 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Connections
Linus Torvalds
- FatherNils Torvalds
- MotherAnna Torvalds
- SpouseTove Torvalds
- SiblingLeo Torvalds
- SiblingChristopher Torvalds
- SiblingAlexander Torvalds
- SiblingSara Torvalds
One has a profile here.
Honours and works
Awards
- EFF Award1998
- Honorary doctor of Stockholm University1999
- Lovelace Medal2000
- Doctor honoris causa of the University of Helsinki2000
- European of the Year2001
- Takeda Awards2001
- Computer History Museum Fellow2008
- Millennium Technology Prize2012
- Internet Hall of Fame2012
- Computer Pioneer Award2014
- IEEE Masaru Ibuka Consumer Electronics Award2018
- Suuret suomalaiset
- Nokia Foundation Recognition Award
Notable works
- Linux kernel
- Git
- Subsurface
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- Wikidata Q34253 (facts, CC0)
- Wikimedia pageviews API (popularity)