Charles Babbage KH FRS was an English polymath. A mathematician, philosopher, inventor and mechanical engineer, Babbage originated the concept of a digital programmable computer. Babbage is considered by some to be "father of the computer".

When did Charles Babbage live and die?

Charles Babbage, (born December 26, 1791, London, England—died October 18, 1871, London), English mathematician and inventor who is credited with having conceived the first automatic digital computer.

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His wife died in 1827. Charles Babbage died on Oct. 18, 1871, aged 79. He is buried in the Kensal Green Cemetery in London.