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Some history

Difference Engine 2 built from Babbage's plans, 1990's

First programmable calculator: Charles Babbage's mechanical Analytical Engine, conceived in the 1830's, but never actually completed because of funding problems.

First programmers: Charles Babbage and Ada, countess of Lovelace (daughter of Lord Byron).

(Ref. Scientific American, 1999 May; and the San Diego Computer Museum. See also Analytical Engine emulator.)

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