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Linus Torvalds - Finnish-American software engineer

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Personal Life and Family

This timeline explores the personal life of Linus Torvalds, including his relationships and family.
Meeting Tove Monni
1993
Linus meets Tove Monni while teaching introductory computer classes at the University of Helsinki. Tove was one of his students.
Marriage to Tove Monni
Late 1990s
Linus and Tove Monni marry. Tove practices karate, and Linus jokingly refers to her as the person who 'kicks [him] around.'
Having Children
1996-2000
Linus and Tove have three daughters: Patricia Miranda Torvalds, Daniela Yolanda Torvalds, and Celeste Amanda Torvalds.
Living in the United States
2000s-Present
Linus and his family relocate to the United States. He continues to reside there, working on the Linux kernel.

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