Computer Scientist Charles Babbage

Nov 16, 2012, 12:05 IST

Charles Babbage directed the building of some steam-powered machines that achieved some success, suggesting that calculations could be mechanized.  

Name of the Scientist: Charles Babbage

 

Category of Research:  Inventor

 

Born: 1791

 

Died: 1871

 

Contributions: Babbage's machines were among the first mechanical computers, although they were not actually completed, largely because of funding problems and personality issues. He directed the building of some steam-powered machines that achieved some success, suggesting that calculations could be mechanized.

 

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