94 years old (Born on September 20, 1930)
Happy birthday, Richard Montague! Your brilliant mind gave us Montague grammar—finally helping linguists and logicians understand each other without starting a philosophical debate. Who knew natural language semantics could be so logical? Thanks to you, we can now argue about syntax at parties instead of politics.Your groundbreaking work continues inspiring generations who bravely tackle the mysteries of meaning with logic (and coffee). Today, let's celebrate your timeless legacy: making sense out of nonsense and proving that even philosophers have grammar rules worth following. Cheers to another year where ambiguity is optional—and laughter mandatory—in honor of your genius!