The computer wizard dubbed the "father of the World Wide Web" is to receive a knighthood for services to the Internet.
Tim Berners-Lee invented the information superhighway known as the Web, which allows anyone with a computer and browser to use the Internet. Famously, he created it in his spare time, and gave it away for free. The England rugby team and rock star Eric Clapton were among others named in the New Year"s honors list on Wednesday. Berners-Lee is to become a Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire (KBE) on the diplomatic list for services to the global development of the Internet.
As a British citizen, Berners-Lee will be able to use the title "Sir Tim."