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Name: Charles Babbage
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Author: Neil Champion

This biography follows Charles Babbage, born in 1791 and deceased in 1871, a prominent English mathematician and inventor. It chronicles his groundbreaking work on mechanical calculating machines, which laid the foundations for modern computing. The book offers insight into Babbage’s contributions to mathematics, technology, and his influence on the development of computing devices.

First publish date: 2000

Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Biography

Authors: Neil Champion

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