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Tim Berners-Lee
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Tim Berners-Lee

Computer Scientist

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Tim Berners-Lee British computer scientist who invented the World Wide Web in 1989 while working at CERN. His creation of HTML, HTTP, and URLs — and his decision to make the web royalty-free — transformed the internet from a research tool into a global information system used by billions. He has consistently advocated for an open, decentralized web.

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British computer scientist who invented the World Wide Web in 1989 while working at CERN. His creation of HTML, HTTP, and URLs — and his decision to make the web royalty-free — transformed the internet from a research tool into a global information system used by billions. He has consistently advocated for an open, decentralized web.

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1950s
1955

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Born in London, England

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2020s
2026

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2026

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"Profile note: Tim Berners-Lee is tracked in Peoplebio for impact in Computer Scientist."

Tim Berners-Lee·Peoplebio editorial note·2026

"Profile summary: British computer scientist who invented the World Wide Web in 1989 while working at CERN."

Tim Berners-Lee·Peoplebio editorial note·2026

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Tim Berners-Lee·Peoplebio editorial note·2026

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