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    Augusta Ada Lovelace Ada Lovelace was born on December 10th, 1815 in London England and died on November 27th, 1852 at 37 years old. Ada was the daughter of an english poet, Lord Byron. Ada grew up with both her mother and father, Lady and Lord Byron. Her mom was also a programmer but was not as good as the daughter she had raised alone. Ada’s mom gained sole custody of her right after she was born because Lady Byron was afraid Ada would not want to be a mathematician when she grew up but want to be a poet like her father. However fortunate Ada did grow up to be both a mathematician and scientist, although Ada’s mom did force her to be those because when Ada was in her thirties she wrote to her mom wishing she would have let her enjoy the arts her father found enjoyment in. Ada Lovelace accomplished and highly contributed to the math society. She contributed her knowledge in writing the first computer programs in the mid 1800s. She is known as one of the first computer programmers and way ahead of any other female or male scientist of her time. Without Ada’s intelligence we wouldn't be able to look at everyday websites such as wikipedia or facebook. Before Ada Lovelace was the tech hero that changed our computers way…

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    name was Ada Lovelace. Ada Lovelace was a successful, brilliant woman, who helped create the technological world, even today by being the world's first computer programmer. The world’s first computer programmer, Augusta Ada Byron, was born on December 10, 1815 in London, England. (“Ada Lovelace”). Her parents were Lord and Lady Byron. They were members of the high British society. (“Ada Lovelace”). Lord Byron was a well known poet, and Lady Byron was a mathematician, known…

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    Ada Lovelace was the daughter of famed poet Lord Byron, and Augusta Ada Byron she was born in London on December 10, 1815. Ada was showing her gift on mathematics at a early age , also she translated and article about a invention by Charles Babbage . Ada’s mother divorced her husband 2 weeks after the baby was born a few months later lord byron left England and Ada never saw her father again . Years after that Ada’s father died in Greece when ada was 8 years old . When ada was growing up she was…

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    Ada Lovelace, a gifted mathematician, she is famed for having written the instructions to the first computer program in the 1800s. Born the daughter of the famous poet, Lord Byron, Augusta Ada Bryan—“Ada Lovelace” was born in December 10, 1815 in London. At an early age it was evident that she had a gift when it came to mathematics. She was able to translate an article about an invention by Charles Babbage, while incorporating her on comments. She is accredited of being the first computer…

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    Ada Byron, Countess of Lovelace Ada Byron, born Augustus Ada Byron in London, England in 1815. Her parents were Anne Isabella Milbanke and the famous Lord Byron. Ada father left Britain leaving her mother and her alone when Ada was just one month old. Ada never saw her father again and she never got to know him. Fearing that Ada would become like her father whose personality was a bit unstable; Anne saw that Ada received the best education using her aristocratic advantages to see that she…

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    Augusta Ada Lovelace At a time when the world was dominated by men, a few women were noticed for the changes they brought for the greater good of the world around them. One such woman was Augusta Ada Byron, Countess of Lovelace. In the 1800s, Ada contributed her knowledge and work on computer science, which was an important mark of time. Known as “the Enchantress of Numbers”, Ada’s futuristic knowledge of computer science added a whole new level to technology. Ada’s discoveries and love towards…

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    The many different networks found in The Jewel House, Fruits and Plains: The Horticultural Transformation, The Philosophical Breakfast Club, Charles Darwin: The Power of Place, and The Thrilling Adventures of Babbage and Lovelace *The (Mostly) True Story of the First Computer, contributed to the production of natural knowledge because within each of these networks, scientists exchanged their work and findings amongst each other with hopes to further natural knowledge. Amongst these scientists…

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    Ada Lovelace Ada Lovelace was a mathematician and writer from England who is commonly known as the first computer programmer. Ada worked with Charles Babbage on his Analytical Engine, a proposed mechanical, general-purpose computer and the beginnings of computer programming. Her notes included the first of what is now known as an algorithm. She is the only legitimate child of the Romantic poet, Lord Byron. ==Young Life and Education== Ada Lovelace was born Augusta Ada Byron King on December…

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    The first computer program was being designed by a woman titled Lovelace in the early 1800’s. The life and legacy of Ada Lovelace play an important role in the development of computer science, however she remains highly unrecognized. Coming from a separated home, Lovelace’s early tutoring, passion for mathematics, aiding of Charles Babbage in creating the first early computer program, and divided ideals gave her a very interesting story and major role in history. Lovelace’s parents are equally…

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    Augusta Ada Byron, or Ada Lovelace, had a short life, yet left a mark that would last forever. Her works, even though they were ignored in her time, had an unmistakable impact to humanity’s advances, and became our first step to the “impossible”. Lovelace’s passion to find “poetical science” was a way for her to explore the deep depths of math and science. From there, with the guidance of her mother, she encountered different types of people. These people helped Lovelace to immerse herself…

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