Ada Lovelace
1815 - 1852 - World’s first computer programmer
5 key dates you should know
1815
1833
1843
1838
1852
Born in London, UK
Began working with Charles
Babbage on a Difference
Machine that calculates numbers
Her notes on the Analytical
Engine appeared in
'Scientific Memoirs'
Became Countess Lovelace
Died in London, UK
5 key dates you should know
1815
Born in London, UK
1833
Began working with Charles
Babbage on a Difference
Machine that calculates numbers
1838
Her notes on the Analytical
Engine appeared in
'Scientific Memoirs'
1843
'The Wonderful Adventures of
Mary Seacole' was published
1852
Died in London, UK
My Story
Augusta Ada Lovelace
1815 - 1852
Ada Lovelace is considered the world’s first computer programmer. She was nicknamed ‘Enchantress of Numbers’ because she excelled at maths and science. Ada Lovelace asked questions and used her imagination at a time when women were not supposed to do such things.
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Cover image: Alfred Edward Chalon, Public domain via Wikipedia