- Born
- December 26, 1791
- Died
- October 18, 1871 (aged 79)
- Known as
- mathematician, computer scientist, inventor, economist, philosopher, university teacher
Charles Babbage was an English polymath. A mathematician, philosopher, inventor and mechanical engineer, Babbage originated the concept of a digital programmable computer.
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