Linus Torvalds
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Linus Torvalds
Summary
Linus Torvalds is a human[1]. He was born in Helsinki[2]. He was born on December 28, 1969[3]. He worked as a programmer[4], software developer[5], writer[6], inventor[7], and blogger[8]. He ranks in the top 0.38% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11,587 views/month, #3,763 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Born in Helsinki[2], Linus Torvalds…
- Linus Torvalds was born on December 28, 1969[3].
- Linus Torvalds's father was Nils Torvalds[10].
- Linus Torvalds's mother was Anna Torvalds[11].
- Linus Torvalds was married to Tove Torvalds[12].
- A child of Linus Torvalds was Patricia Miranda Torvalds[13].
- A child of Linus Torvalds was Daniela Yolanda Torvalds[14].
- A child of Linus Torvalds was Celeste Amanda Torvalds[15].
- Linus Torvalds held citizenship in United States[16].
- Linus Torvalds held citizenship in Finland[17].
- Swedish was Linus Torvalds's native language[18].
- Linus Torvalds's professions included programmer[4].
- Linus Torvalds worked as a software developer[5].
- Linus Torvalds's professions included writer[6].
- Linus Torvalds worked as an inventor[7].
- Linus Torvalds worked as a blogger[8].
- Linus Torvalds's professions included computer scientist[19].
- Linus Torvalds's field of work was software engineer[20].
- Among Linus Torvalds's employers was Linux Foundation[21].
- Linus Torvalds's education included a stint at Svenska normallyceum[22].
- A notable work attributed to Linus Torvalds is Linux kernel[23].
- A notable work attributed to Linus Torvalds is Q186055[24].
- A notable work attributed to Linus Torvalds is Subsurface[25].
- Linus Torvalds received the Millennium Technology Prize[26].
- Linus Torvalds received the Computer Pioneer Award[27].
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Origins and Family
Linus Torvalds's place of birth was Helsinki[2]. He was born on December 28, 1969[3]. His father was Nils Torvalds[10]. His mother was Anna Torvalds[11]. Swedish was his native language[18].
Education
Linus Torvalds's education included a stint at Svenska normallyceum[22]. He earned the academic degree of Master of Science[31].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include programmer[4], software developer[5], writer[6], inventor[7], blogger[8], and computer scientist[19]. Linus Torvalds's field of work was software engineer[20]. He was employed by Linux Foundation[21].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Linux kernel[23], Q186055[24], and Subsurface[25]. Things named for Linus Torvalds include Linux[32], founded in 1991[33]; Linux kernel[34], a free and open-source software[35], founded in 1991[36]; Linus's Law[37], a principle[38], written by Eric S. Raymond[39]; Tanenbaum–Torvalds debate[40], a polemic[41]; Linux-libre[42]; and Linux Surface[43].
Recognition
Awards received include Millennium Technology Prize[26], a science award[44], in Finland[45], founded in 2004[46]; Computer Pioneer Award[27], an award[47], in United States[48], founded in 1981[49]; Suuret suomalaiset[50]; Lovelace Medal[51], a medallion[52], in United Kingdom[53], founded in 1998[54]; honorary doctor of Stockholm University[55], an award[56], in Sweden[57]; and EFF Award[58], a science award[59], founded in 1992[60].
Personal Life
Among Linus Torvalds's spouses was Tove Torvalds[12]. Children include Patricia Miranda Torvalds[13], Daniela Yolanda Torvalds[14], and Celeste Amanda Torvalds[15]. His religion is recorded as agnosticism[61].
Why It Matters
Linus Torvalds ranks in the top 0.38% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11,587 views/month, #3,763 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[62] He is known by 78 alternative names across languages and contexts.[63]
Works attributed to him include Just for Fun: The Story of an Accidental Revolutionary[64], a literary work[65]. Entities named for him include Linux[32], founded in 1991[33]; Linux kernel[34], a free and open-source software[35], founded in 1991[36]; Linus's Law[37], a principle[38], written by Eric S. Raymond[39]; Tanenbaum–Torvalds debate[40], a polemic[41]; Linux-libre[42]; and Linux Surface[43].
FAQs
Where was Linus Torvalds born?
Linus Torvalds's place of birth was Helsinki[2].
Who were Linus Torvalds's parents?
Linus Torvalds's father was Nils Torvalds[10]. Linus Torvalds's mother was Anna Torvalds[11].
Who was Linus Torvalds married to?
Linus Torvalds's spouses include Tove Torvalds[12].
What did Linus Torvalds do for work?
Linus Torvalds worked as programmer[4], software developer[5], writer[6], inventor[7], and blogger[8].
Where did Linus Torvalds go to school?
Linus Torvalds was educated at Svenska normallyceum[22].
What awards did Linus Torvalds receive?
Honors received include Millennium Technology Prize[26], Computer Pioneer Award[27], Suuret suomalaiset[50], and Lovelace Medal[51].