When was a widely used high-level programming language for general-purpose programming, created by the "Benevolent Dictator For Life", first released?
Python (programming language): Python is a widely used high-level programming language for general-purpose programming, created by Guido van Rossum and first released in 1991. Guido van Rossum:  In the Python community, van Rossum is known as a "Benevolent Dictator For Life" (BDFL), meaning that he continues to oversee the Python development process, making decisions where necessary.
1991