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Augusta Ada Byron (1815-52) Countess of Lovelace (engraving) (b / w photo)
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Augusta Ada Byron (1815-52) Countess of Lovelace (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF150849 Augusta Ada Byron (1815-52) Countess of Lovelace (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ada Lovelace lived at Ockham Park. Only legitimate child of George Gordon, Lord Byron. She was a genius for math from an early age and met Charles Babbage in 1833. She became interested in a model he had constructed of a mechanical device to compute values of quadratic functions, the Difference Engine. Ada translated an article by an Italian engineer Manabrea on Babbageas Analytical Engine and added notes of her own which showed how the Analytical Engine would work including a set of instructions for using the Engine to calculate Bernoulli numbers. In 1835 Ada married William King, later the first Earl of Lovelace); English, out of copyright
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This print showcases Augusta Ada Byron, the brilliant Countess of Lovelace. Engraved by an English School artist in the 19th century, this image captures Ada's intellect and elegance. Ada Lovelace was not only known for being the only legitimate child of George Gordon, Lord Byron but also for her exceptional mathematical abilities from a young age. In 1833, she had the privilege of meeting Charles Babbage, who introduced her to his model of a mechanical device called the Difference Engine. Fascinated by Babbage's invention, Ada translated an article written by Italian engineer Manabrea about Babbage's Analytical Engine. She went above and beyond by adding her own insightful notes that demonstrated how this revolutionary machine could function. Her contributions included a set of instructions on using the engine to calculate Bernoulli numbers. In addition to her remarkable achievements in mathematics and technology, Ada married William King in 1835 and later became known as the first Earl of Lovelace. This engraving beautifully portrays Ada with a fan in hand, wearing an exquisite headdress adorned with flowers. Her shawl draped gracefully over her shoulders adds to her regal presence. This portrait immortalizes Lady Lovelace as both a mathematician extraordinaire and a lady of utmost refinement—a true testament to her legacy as one of history's most influential women in STEM fields.
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