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Gordon Welchman
About
British cryptoanalyst (1906–1985)
Quick Facts
- Name
- Gordon Welchman
- Born
- 1906-06-15
- Died
- 1985-10-08
- Occupation
- mathematician / cryptologist / university teacher / cryptanalyst
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom / United States / United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
- Birthplace
- Bristol
Relationships
Spouses & partners
- SpouseFannie Hillsmith1959 — 1971
Family
- FatherWilliam Welchman
Dates reflect listed records; an unspecified end date does not establish current status.
Awards & Nominations
1 received · 0 nominations listed in Wikidata
| Year | Award / category | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1946 | Officer of the Order of the British Empire | Received |
Notable Works
- Bombecodebreaking device created at Bletchley Park (United Kingdom)
- From Polish Bomba to british Bombe: The birth of ultrascientific article (publication date: 1986)
Education
- Trinity College1925 — 1928
- Marlborough College1920 — 1925
Languages
Spoken, written or signed
- English
Sources & Credits
Wikidata · Q466055 ↗
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