Dr. Konrad Zuse

Dr. Konrad Zuse is considered the father of the computer for his creation, the Z3. He also created other Z series machines, though all are not considered computers. His first creation was the Z1, which he created in his parents' living room.

Dr. Zuse is also credited with creating the first programming language, Plankalkül.

Dr. Zuse died in 1998. He got to see the creation he started go on to change the world. However, he always denied that he had a great part in it.