Proper noun (person)
    
  
    Charles Babbage  
          
      
          
      
      
   
  
                  
                            
              
  
                  
                            
              
  
    
        (December 26, 1791 – October 18, 1871) English mathematician and analytical philosopher who drew up plans for the first programmable computer called the Difference Engine        
          
      
          
      
      
    
  
      Charles Babbage would likely be overwhelmed at the power of a typical desktop computer today.