Ada Lovelace, born as Augusta Ada Byron, was the only legitimate child of the famous poet Lord George Gordon Byron. source
Ada Lovelace, born as Augusta Ada Byron, was the only legitimate child of the famous poet Lord George Gordon Byron.
Around the age of 17, Ada met Charles Babbage, a mathematician and inventor. source
Around the age of 17, Ada met Charles Babbage, a mathematician and inventor.
In 1835, Ada married William King, who became the Earl of Lovelace three years later. She then took the title of Countess of Lovelace. source
In 1835, Ada married William King, who became the Earl of Lovelace three years later. She then took the title of Countess of Lovelace.
Ada notes on the engine include what is recognised as the first algorithm intended to be carried out by a machine. As a result, she is often regarded as the first computer programmer. source
Ada notes on the engine include what is recognised as the first algorithm intended to be carried out by a machine. As a result, she is often regarded as the first computer programmer.
Ada died of uterine cancer in 1852 at the age of 36. source
Ada died of uterine cancer in 1852 at the age of 36.
In 1953, more than a century after Ada's death, Ada Lovelace's notes on Babbage's Analytical Engine were republished. source
In 1953, more than a century after Ada's death, Ada Lovelace's notes on Babbage's Analytical Engine were republished.
In Ada's notes, Lovelace emphasised the difference between the Analytical Engine and previous calculating machines, particularly its ability to be programmed to solve problems of any complexity. source
In Ada's notes, Lovelace emphasised the difference between the Analytical Engine and previous calculating machines, particularly its ability to be programmed to solve problems of any complexity.
Ada excelled in math and had a lifelong interest in numbers and number theory. source
Ada excelled in math and had a lifelong interest in numbers and number theory.
The computer language Ada, created on behalf of the United States Department of Defense, was named after Lovelace. source
The computer language Ada, created on behalf of the United States Department of Defense, was named after Lovelace.
"Ada Lovelace Day" is an annual event celebrated in mid-October whose goal is to "... raise the profile of women in science, technology, engineering, and maths," and to "create new role models for girls and women" in these fields. source
"Ada Lovelace Day" is an annual event celebrated in mid-October whose goal is to "... raise the profile of women in science, technology, engineering, and maths," and to "create new role models for girls and women" in these fields.
The Ada Initiative is a non-profit organisation dedicated to increasing the involvement of women in the free culture and open source movements. source
The Ada Initiative is a non-profit organisation dedicated to increasing the involvement of women in the free culture and open source movements.
