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Charles Babbage
Wikidata describes Charles Babbage as English mathematician, philosopher, and engineer (1791–1871).
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English Wikidata description, retrieved 2026-11-05 UTC. This is a starting point; independent biography review is pending.
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Career highlights
As recorded by Wikidata:
- Award received: Fellow of the Royal Society · dated 1816
- Notable work: analytical engine
- Employer: University of Cambridge · from 1827 · to 1839
- Public office: Lucasian Professor of Mathematics · from 1829 · to 1839
- Education: Peterhouse · to 1814
- Award received: Gold Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society · dated 1824
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