The celebrated scientist and wartime codebreaker was chosen by the public in a live broadcast of BBC Two's Icons: The Greatest Person Of The 20th Century last nightAlan Turing, the father of computing, has been crowned the most iconic figure of the 20th century, beating other finalists including Nelson Mandela and Martin Luther King. The celebrated scientist and wartime codebreaker was chosen by the public in a live broadcast of BBC Two's Icons: The Greatest Person Of The 20th Century last night. 'Today he is the most celebrated figure of the 20th century - a father of computing, war hero and genius.' Chris Packham, who backed Turing, said: 'Alan Turing's genius brought Britain back from the brink during WWII. In 1946, Turing was appointed an OBE for his services during the war, much of which still remains a secret.

Source: Daily Mail February 06, 2019 00:46 UTC