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Gordon Welchman

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British cryptoanalyst (1906-1985)

United KingdomAcademicsLived 1906 to 1985 · aged 79
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William Gordon Welchman was an English mathematician. During World War II, he worked at Britain's secret decryption centre at Bletchley Park, where he was one of the most important contributors. In 1948, after the war, he moved to the US and later worked on the design of military communications systems.

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Hut 6 at Bletchley Park in 2004 (since restored)Hut 6 at Bletchley Park in 2004 (since restored)

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1946Officer of the Order of the British Empire

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United Kingdom
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Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1906 to 1985 · aged 79
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