Synopsis. Charles Babbage was an English mathematician, philosopher and inventor born on December 26, 1791, in London, England. Often called âThe Father of Computing,â Babbage detailed plans for mechanical Calculating Engines, Difference Engines, and Analytical Engines. Babbage died on October 18, 1871, in London.harles Babbage was an English mathematician, philosopher and inventor born on December 26, 1791, in London, England. Often called âThe Father of Computing,â Babbage detailed plans for mechanical Calculating Engines, Difference Engines, and Analytical Engines.
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