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Charles Babbage

Died on October 18, 1871

155

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The 156th anniversary falls on October 18, 2027, in 359 days.

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.

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