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Kristen Nygaard

Kristen Nygaard Net Worth

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Kristen Nygaard's net worth is currently estimated at $1M in 2026.

Net Worth Over Time

$0M$0.2M$0.4M$0.6000000000000001M$0.8M$1M1960197019801990200020102026

Net Worth Timeline

1960$0.05MB

Co-invents Simula Language

Nygaard co-invents the Simula programming language.

1960$0.1M+100%B

Pioneers Object-Oriented Programming

Revolutionizes software development paradigms.

1990$0.3M+200%C

Becomes involved in politics

Nygaard starts to get more involved in local politics.

2001$0.8M+167%C

Receives Turing Award

Nygaard receives the Turing Award.

2002$1M+25%C

Death of Kristen Nygaard

Kristen Nygaard passes away, but his legacy of code lives on.

2026$1MC

Remembered for Programming Innovation

Nygaard is remembered for the development of object-oriented programming.

Last updated: February 25, 2026