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Charles Babbage, Mathematician / Inventor Born December 26, 1791 in Teignmouth, Devonshire UK , Died 18 1871, London; Known as the "Father of Computing" for his contributions to the basic design of the computer through his Analytical Engine . http://www.answers.com/Charles+Babbage?cat=technology&gwp=11&method=3&ver=2.3.0.609 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Babbage

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Answer:Although some unreliable sources list Charles Babbage's full name as Charles Henry Babbage, historians consistently refer to him simply as Charles Babbage, with no middle name, and that is how his name is published in both his official wedding announcement and his obituary.(Major General) Henry (Prevost) Babbage was the youngest of Charles Babbage's sons who lived to maturity.Answer:According to Wikipedia, as well as many other sources, it appears that Charles Babbage is his full name.For the source and more detailed information concerning your request, click on the related links section (Answers.com) indicated below this answer box.


Who is the Father of computer technology?

The father of computer technology name was Charles Babbage


What is the name of the first computer built in 1832?

None of Charles Babbage's computers were built. He invented & designed them but failed to build them. You are probably thinking of the Analytical Engine, but as I said it was never built.


Who was the person who invented the computer?

Steve Jobs and Stephen Wozniak are the co-creators of the original personal computer.


What was the name of the person that invented the first computer?

Charles Babbage (26 December 1791 - 18 October 1871) Charles Babbage was an English mathematician, philosopher, mechanical engineer and (proto-) computer scientist who originated the idea of a programmable computer. Parts of his uncompleted mechanisms are on display in the London Science Museum. Working from Babbage's original plans, a computer was ultimately built and functioned perfectly. Built to tolerances achievable in the 19th century, the finished engine indicated that Babbage's machine would have worked. Babbage had even designed a printer; it featured astonishing complexity for a 19th century device.

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How do you pronounce Charles Babbage's name?

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What was the name of Charles Babbage innovative machine that embodied many of the principals of the modern computer?

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What was the name of the computer that charles Babbage invented?

The 'Difference Engine' - it was a mechanical calculator.


When did Charles Babbage make his counting machine?

The Difference Machine was started in 1821 but failed its test in 1833. In 1842 Charles Babbage created the Analytical Engine; he completely abandoned the Difference Machine. It was never completed but it helped improve Britain's machine-tool industry. In 1991, the National Museum of Science and Technology built a replica of the Difference Machine; it was a real working one. In 1879, Charles Babbage's son reassembled a section of the Difference Machine, which was auctioned for auction in London auctioned in Sydney for $282,000. On October the 18th 1871, London, UK, Charles Babbage died.


What was the name of Charles Babbage's innovative machine that embodied many of the principals of the modern computer?

analytical engine


Name of the machine generally considered the first computer designed by the English inventor Charles Babbage?

Analytical Engine


Charles Babbage nickname?

Answer:Although some unreliable sources list Charles Babbage's full name as Charles Henry Babbage, historians consistently refer to him simply as Charles Babbage, with no middle name, and that is how his name is published in both his official wedding announcement and his obituary.(Major General) Henry (Prevost) Babbage was the youngest of Charles Babbage's sons who lived to maturity.Answer:According to Wikipedia, as well as many other sources, it appears that Charles Babbage is his full name.For the source and more detailed information concerning your request, click on the related links section (Answers.com) indicated below this answer box.


Who was the mother of Charles Babbage?

his mothers name is Betsy plumleigh Babbage.....


What was the name of Charles Babbage's mother?

Betty Babbage.


The name of the machine generally considered the first computer designed by the English inventor Charles Babbage in the 19th century?

difference engine


Who is the Father of computer technology?

The father of computer technology name was Charles Babbage


What was the name of Charles Babbage's father?

Benjamin.