Charles Babbage Biography

Historical biography and chronological timeline for Charles Babbage, based on 4 World History Database records associated with Great Britain.

4 records1791–18374 events1 places

Chronological biography

1791

Birth of Charles Babbage26 December 1791

Science / Mathematics · Mathematician · Computer pioneer · London

Birth of Charles Babbage

1830

Reflections on the Decline of Science1830

Humanities / Social Science · Mathematician and Writer · London

Publishes Reflections on the Decline of Science in England.

1837

Analytical Engine Description1837

Science / Physics · Mathematician and Inventor · London

Describes the architecture and mathematical capabilities of the Analytical Engine.

Mechanical General-Purpose Computer1837

Science / Physics · Mathematician and Inventor · London

Develops a programmable mechanical design with separate calculation and memory functions.

Titles and roles

Mathematician and Inventor · Mathematician and Writer · Mathematician · Computer pioneer

Record provenance

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