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  1. Charles Babbage - Wikipedia

    Charles Babbage KH FRS (/ ˈbæbɪdʒ /; 26 December 1791 – 18 October 1871) was an English polymath. [1] A mathematician, philosopher, inventor and mechanical engineer, Babbage originated …

  2. Charles Babbage | Biography, Computers, Inventions, & Facts

    Dec 22, 2025 · Charles Babbage, English mathematician and inventor who is credited with having conceived the first automatic digital computer. He designed two calculating devices, the Difference …

  3. Charles Babbage | Babbage Engine | Computer History Museum

    The title of the first biography on his life was called 'Irascible Genius: A Life of Charles Babbage, Inventor'. The twin characteristics of irascibility and genius remain the defining signatures of his …

  4. Who Invented the First Computer? - HowStuffWorks

    Oct 20, 2023 · The first computer that resembled the modern machines we see today was invented by Charles Babbage between 1833 and 1871. He developed a device, the analytical engine, and …

  5. About Charles Babbage - IEEE Computer Society

    Charles Babbage was an English polymath. A mathematician, philosopher, inventor, and mechanical engineer, Babbage, along with Ada Lovelace, is best remembered for originating the concept of a …

  6. Who Is the Father of the Computer?

    Sep 7, 2025 · Charles Babbage was considered the father of computing after his concept and invention of the Analytical Engine in 1837. The Analytical Engine contained an ALU (Arithmetic Logic Unit), …

  7. The First Computer: Charles Babbage's Analytical Engine

    May 11, 2025 · Charles Babbage invented a device called the Analytical Engine, which was the first true computer idea. The Analytical Engine could solve many problems and was the first machine …

  8. BBC - History - Charles Babbage

    Read a concise life history of Charles Babbage, a pioneer of computer science. Discover facts about his inventions.

  9. History of personal computers - Wikipedia

    The history of personal computers as mass-market consumer electronic devices began with the microcomputer revolution of the 1970s. A personal computer is one intended for interactive individual …

  10. Charles Babbage: The Pioneering Father of Computing - History Tools

    Nov 19, 2023 · While he did not invent the first complete digital computer, Charles Babbage‘s pioneering work earned him rightful status as the "father of computing" – lighting the spark that led to today‘s …