Is Kristen Nygaard A-List?
NoC
No — Kristen Nygaard is currently ranked C tier — recognizable within their niche but with limited mainstream visibility.
Ranking Timeline
1960B$0.05M
Co-invents Simula Language
Nygaard co-invents the Simula programming language.
1960B$0.1M+$0.05M
Pioneers Object-Oriented Programming
Revolutionizes software development paradigms.
1990C▼$0.3M+$0.19999999999999998M
Becomes involved in politics
Nygaard starts to get more involved in local politics.
2001C$0.8M+$0.5M
Receives Turing Award
Nygaard receives the Turing Award.
2002C$1M+$0.19999999999999996M
Death of Kristen Nygaard
Kristen Nygaard passes away, but his legacy of code lives on.
2026C$1M
Remembered for Programming Innovation
Nygaard is remembered for the development of object-oriented programming.
Last updated: February 25, 2026