Charles Babbage was a British mathematician born in 1791 who invented the first working difference machine, laying the foundations for modern computers. He also designed plans for an early general-purpose computer called the Analytical Engine, which was never built during his lifetime. Babbage's pioneering work in computing inspired generations of engineers and scientists to continue advancing the technology that has now led to over a billion computers worldwide that have transformed society.

1. Charles Babbage
General information
Born December 26,1791 in Teignmouth, Dovenshire, and
died 1871 London u.k.

2. Charles Babbage
Achievements
He made the first working difference machine which lead
to the computer.
He made the first plans for the computer but it was never
built.

3. Why is Charles Babbage
so inspiring?
Charles Babbage is inspiring because he invented the first working
difference machine which led to the computer.
There are about 1 thousand 1 billion computers in the world.
It Inspired people to make and buy computers world wide.
It has changed society and the world. Now you can be practically
anything on computers like go shopping, view images from around
the world, send email and research.
People around the world rely on computers so much now because
they are part of everyday life.