Charles Babbage, 1791-1871
An engraving of Charles Babbage,
Charles Babbage conceived of the first modern computing machine - which would have been powered by steam. It was never built. He is, however, known as the father of the computer.
Charles Babbage conceived of the first modern computing machine - which would have been powered by steam. It was never built. He is, however, known as the father of the computer.
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