Birth of Charles Babbage
Birth of Charles Babbage
Role range: 1871
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Charles Babbage Biography and Timeline
Follow Charles Babbage through 4 dated historical records for Great Britain.
Charles Babbage, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
4Distinct records
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1791–1837Years on this page
1791
1830
Reflections on the Decline of Science
Publishes Reflections on the Decline of Science in England.
1837
Analytical Engine Description
Describes the architecture and mathematical capabilities of the Analytical Engine.
Mechanical General-Purpose Computer
Develops a programmable mechanical design with separate calculation and memory functions.
Records, sources and methodology
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