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Charles Babbage

1791 - 1871
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About Charles Babbage

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Charles Babbage (; 26 December 1791 – 18 October 1871) was an English polymath. A mathematician, philosopher, inventor and mechanical engineer, Babbage originated the concept of a digital programmable computer. Babbage is considered by some to merit the title of "father of the computer".

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Cover of The exposition of 1851 : $b or, Views of the industry, the science, and the government, of England

The exposition of 1851 : $b or, Views of the industry, the science, and the government, of England

Great Exhibition (1851 : London, England)

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Cover of Passages from the Life of a Philosopher

Passages from the Life of a Philosopher

Babbage, Charles, 1791-1871

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Cover of Reflections on the Decline of Science in England, and on Some of Its Causes

Reflections on the Decline of Science in England, and on Some of Its Causes

Royal Society (Great Britain)

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Cover of On the Economy of Machinery and Manufactures

On the Economy of Machinery and Manufactures

Machinery

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Cover of The calculating engine

The calculating engine

Calculators

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