Perhaps it would be better for science, that all criticism should be avowed.
Charles Babbage Quotes
On two occasions I have been asked, 'Pray, Mr. Babbage, if you put into the machine wrong figures, will the right answers come out?' I am not able rightly to apprehend the kind of confusion of ideas that could provoke such a question.
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| Birth: | 26th December, 1791 |
| Death: | 18th October, 1871 |
| Nationality: | British |
| Profession: | Inventor, Mathematician, Mechanical Engineer, Philosopher |
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Charles Babbage was born in London, England. He was an English mathematician, philosopher, inventor and mechanical engineer. He is best remembered for originating the concept of a programmable computer. Considered a "father of the computer", Babbage is credited with inventing the first mechanical computer that eventually led to more complex designs.
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