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Tim Berners-Lee - English computer scientist, inventor of the World Wide Web (born 1955)

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Sir Timothy John Berners-Lee, often referred to as TimBL, is a British computer scientist whose groundbreaking work revolutionized the way information is accessed and shared globally. He is widely recognized as the inventor of the World Wide Web, an innovation that fundamentally transformed communication, commerce, and culture. This timeline highlights key moments in his life and career, charting the path from his early fascination with technology to his enduring legacy as a pioneer of the digital age.
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Birth in London, England
June 8, 1955
Tim Berners-Lee was born in London to Conway Berners-Lee and Mary Lee Woods, both mathematicians and computer scientists who worked on the Ferranti Mark I, one of the first commercially available computers. His upbringing in a family deeply involved in computing undoubtedly influenced his later interest and aptitude in the field.
Studies at The Queen's College, Oxford
1973-1976
Berners-Lee attended The Queen's College, Oxford, where he pursued a degree in Physics. During his time at Oxford, he built his own computer using a Motorola 6800 processor, demonstrating his early aptitude for hardware and software development. He graduated with a first-class Bachelor of Arts degree in Physics.
Consultant at CERN and ENQUIRE Concept
1980
While working as a consultant at CERN (the European Organization for Nuclear Research), Berners-Lee conceived of ENQUIRE, a personal database project that foreshadowed the Web. ENQUIRE was designed to allow people to associate information using random associations, laying the groundwork for the linking structure of the World Wide Web.
Invention of the World Wide Web
1989
Berners-Lee, now a fellow at CERN, proposed a global hypertext project based on his earlier ENQUIRE concept. He envisioned a decentralized system where information could be easily linked and accessed across the internet. This proposal, which outlined the core technologies of the Web - HTML, HTTP, and URLs - marked the birth of the World Wide Web.
Development of the First Web Technologies
1990
Berners-Lee developed the essential technologies that enabled the World Wide Web, including the first web server (named CERN httpd), the first web browser (WorldWideWeb, later renamed Nexus), and the first web page. He also wrote the first versions of HTML (HyperText Markup Language), HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol), and URLs (Uniform Resource Locators).
Release of the World Wide Web to the Public
1991
Berners-Lee's team at CERN made the World Wide Web technologies available to the public for free. This decision, crucial to the Web's rapid adoption, allowed anyone to develop web servers and browsers without licensing fees, fostering innovation and widespread growth.
Founding the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C)
1994
Berners-Lee founded the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) at MIT's Laboratory for Computer Science. The W3C is an international community that develops open web standards to ensure the long-term growth and interoperability of the Web. He continues to serve as the Director of the W3C.
Knighthood
2004
Tim Berners-Lee was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II for his pioneering work on the World Wide Web. This honor recognizes his immense contribution to the development of information technology and its impact on global society.
Launch of the World Wide Web Foundation
2009
Berners-Lee founded the World Wide Web Foundation, an organization dedicated to advancing the open Web as a public good and a basic human right. The Foundation promotes digital equality and works to ensure that the Web remains accessible and beneficial to all.
Advocating for Web Neutrality and Open Standards
Ongoing
Throughout his career, Berners-Lee has been a staunch advocate for net neutrality and open web standards. He actively campaigns against censorship and restrictions on internet access, emphasizing the importance of a free and open Web for innovation, freedom of expression, and global collaboration. He continues to work on projects aimed at decentralizing the web and giving users more control over their data.

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