year 7 history

• General knowledge
• Lower Secondary (Key Stage 3)

year 7 history

Charles Babbage (1791-1871)

Known as the "father of the computer," Babbage invented the first mechanical computer, the Analytical Engine.

Ada Lovelace (1815-1852)

The first computer programmer who wrote an algorithm for Babbage’s Analytical Engine, making her a key figure in computing history.

Alan Turing (1912-1954)

A brilliant mathematician who created the concept of the Turing Machine and played a pivotal role in breaking Nazi codes during World War II.

Grace Hopper (1906-1992)

A computer scientist and Navy Rear Admiral who invented the first compiler, which helped lay the foundation for modern programming languages.

Bill Gates (1955-Present)

Co-founder of Microsoft and one of the wealthiest and most influential people in the tech world. He played a major role in making personal computers widely accessible.

Steve Jobs (1955-2011)

Co-founder of Apple, Jobs revolutionized the world of personal computing and smartphones with products like the iPhone, iPad, and Mac.

Steve Wozniak (1950-Present)

Co-founder of Apple, Wozniak designed the Apple I and Apple II, two early personal computers that helped shape the industry.

Mark Zuckerberg (1984-Present)

Co-founder of Facebook (now Meta), Zuckerberg changed the way we connect with people online and transformed social media.

Elon Musk (1971-Present)

Founder of Tesla, SpaceX, and co-founder of PayPal, Musk is a key innovator in electric vehicles, space exploration, and other high-tech industries.

Larry Page (1973-Present)

Co-founder of Google, Page transformed how we search for information and is a major player in the development of the internet.

Sergey Brin (1973-Present)

Co-founder of Google with Larry Page, Brin helped revolutionize the search engine and is also involved in various other innovative projects.

Shigeru Miyamoto (1952-Present)

The creator of iconic Nintendo games such as Super Mario, The Legend of Zelda, and Donkey Kong, Miyamoto changed the gaming world.

Satoshi Nakamoto (Unknown)

The mysterious creator of Bitcoin and blockchain technology, Nakamoto's work has revolutionized the world of digital currencies.

Tim Berners-Lee (1955-Present)

The inventor of the World Wide Web, Berners-Lee’s creation transformed how we access and share information online.

Hedy Lamarr (1914-2000)

An actress and inventor, Lamarr co-invented a frequency-hopping technology that laid the groundwork for modern wireless communications like Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.

John von Neumann (1903-1957)

A mathematician and physicist who developed the architecture for modern computers, which is still used today in most computer systems.

Vint Cerf (1943-Present)

Known as one of the "fathers of the internet," Cerf helped create the TCP/IP protocol, which is the foundation of the internet.

Ray Kurzweil (1948-Present)

A futurist and inventor known for his work in artificial intelligence and predictions about the future of computing and technology.

Jeff Bezos (1964-Present)

Founder of Amazon, Bezos revolutionized online shopping and is a key figure in the development of cloud computing through Amazon Web Services.

Joi Ito (1966-Present)

A prominent internet activist, Ito was a former director of the MIT Media Lab and has contributed to innovations in open-source software and digital culture.