Charles Babbage
(1791-1871)

English mathematician, philosopher, inventor and mechanical engineer who originated the concept of a programmable computer (1791-1871) – Charles Babbage was born in London (Capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom) on December 26th, 1791 and died in Marylebone (Inner-city area of central London) on October 18th, 1871 at the age of 79. Today Charles Babbage would be 232 years old.

Age

how old was Charles Babbage when he died?

Charles Babbage died in 1871 at the age of 79.

Biographical data

Birthday	December 26th, 1791 (Monday)
Place of Birth	London Capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom
Death Date	October 18th, 1871 (Wednesday)
Death place	Marylebone Inner-city area of central London
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Capricorn (The Sea-Goat) ♑
Chinese Zodiac	Pig 豬

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Charles Babbage

Birthday

When was Charles Babbage born?

Charles Babbage was born on December 26th, 1791.

Death

When did Charles Babbage die?

Charles Babbage died on October 18th, 1871 at the age of 79 in Marylebone (Inner-city area of central London). Today Charles Babbage would be 232 years old.