Geburtsdatum | Montag, 26. Dezember 1791 |
Geburtsort | London |
Todesdatum | Mittwoch, 18. Oktober 1871 |
Todesort | Marylebone |
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Beschreibung | Charles Babbage (* 26. Dezember 1791 in Walworth, Grafschaft Surrey, England; † 18. Oktober 1871 in London) war ein englischer Mathematiker, Philosoph, Erfinder und Politischer Ökonom. Babbage ist vor allem für die von ihm entwickelte Rechenmaschine Analytical Engine bekannt. Diese gilt als Vorläufer des modernen Computers. 1854 gelang ihm als Erstem die Entzifferung einer Vigenère-Chiffre. Nach Babbage sind der Asteroid (11341) Babbage und der Mondkrater Babbage benannt. |
It is therefore not unreasonable to suppose that some portion of the neglect of science in England, may be attributed to the system of education we pursue.
The accumulation of skill and science which has been directed to diminish the difficulty of producing manufactured goods, has not been beneficial to that country alone in which it is concentrated distant kingdoms have participated in its advantages.
The public character of every public servant is legitimate subject of discussion, and his fitness or unfitness for office may be fairly canvassed by any person.
To those who have chosen the profession of medicine, a knowledge of chemistry, and of some branches of natural history, and, indeed, of several other departments of science, affords useful assistance.
