Tony Hoare is a British computer scientist, best known for his work in programming languages and algorithms. He is the creator of the Quicksort algorithm, which is widely used for sorting data efficiently. Hoare also developed the Hoare logic, a formal system for reasoning about the correctness of computer programs. Born in 1934, Hoare has made significant contributions to the field of computer science throughout his career. He received the Turing Award in 1980 for his influential work and has been involved in various academic and research institutions, including Microsoft Research and Oxford University.