British mathematician Alan Turing was considered as the "Father of Modern Computing". He was responsible for the breaking of the World War 2 German "Enigma" code that eventually hastened the end of the war against Germany.
He was sentenced in 1952 for homosexual acts which was a criminal offense in the UK until 1967. 2 years later he allegedly committed suicide.
He was recently given a posthumous pardon by Queen Elizabeth II.
http://www.rappler.com/world/regions/europe/46537-britain-pardons-gay-father-of-computing-alan-turing
He was sentenced in 1952 for homosexual acts which was a criminal offense in the UK until 1967. 2 years later he allegedly committed suicide.
He was recently given a posthumous pardon by Queen Elizabeth II.
http://www.rappler.com/world/regions/europe/46537-britain-pardons-gay-father-of-computing-alan-turing
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