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Charles Babbage

Birthday: December 26, 1792
Deathday: October 18, 1871
Category: English Mathematician
Type: Mathematician
National: English

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A tool is usually more simple than a machine; it is generally used with the hand, whilst a machine is frequently moved by animal or steam power.

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