Born in Aarhus, Denmark, Bjarne Stroustrup is known around the world for creating the C++ programming language. He has received numerous honors, such as being placed in the Electronic Design Hall of fame. He currently resides in New York City with his wife, son, and daughter. (Works Cited: MLA Format) Stroustrup, Bjarne. "Stroustrup: Biographical Information." Bjarne Stroustrup's Homepage. N.p., n.d. Web. 1 Sept. 2016. <http://www.stroustrup.com/bio.html>.