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Babbage, Charles (1791 - 1871) |
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| Mathematician and Inventor | ||
| Born: 1791 England. Died: 1871. | ||
| Charles Babbage played a major role in the reformation of British mathematics; invented two Difference Engines and an Analytical Engine which is now regarded as the first programmable computer. |
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