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Ada MooreAda Lovelace Ada Lovelace English mathematician (1815–1852) For the computer microarchitecture, see Ada Lovelace (microarchitecture). Augusta Ada King, Countess of Lovelace (née Byron; 10 December 1815 – 27 November 1852), also known as Ada Lovelace, was an English mathematician and writer chiefly known for work on Charles Babbage's proposed mechanical general-purpose computer, the analytical engine. She was the first to recognise the machine had applications beyond pure calculation. Lovelace is often considered the first computer programmer. Quick facts The Right HonourableThe Countess of Lovelace, Born ... The Right Honourable The Countess of Lovelace Daguerreotype of Lovelace (c. 1843)[1] Born Augusta Ada Byron (1815-12-10)10 December 1815 London, England Died 27 November 1852(1852-11-27) (aged 36) Marylebone, London, England Resting place Church of… (Source: Wikipedia)
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