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Who Was Ada Lovelace, The World’s First Computer Nerd?

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This 19th-century female mathematician created the first computer program, but do you know who she is? Who is Ada Lovelace?

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Untangling the Tale of Ada Lovelace
http://blog.stephenwolfram.com/2015/12/untangling-the-tale-of-ada-lovelace/
"Ada Lovelace was born 200 years ago today. To some she is a great hero in the history of computing; to others an overestimated minor figure. I've been curious for a long time what the real story is. And in preparation for her bicentennial, I decided to try to solve what for me has always been the 'mystery of Ada.'"

Ada Lovelace: The First Tech Visionary
http://www.newyorker.com/tech/elements/ada-lovelace-the-first-tech-visionary
"When Ada Lovelace was twelve years old, she wanted to fly. She approached the problem methodically, examining birds and investigating various materials that could serve as wings-feathers, paper, silk. In the course of her research, which began in February, 1828, according to her biographer Betty Alexandra Toole, Ada wrote and illustrated a guide called 'Flyology,' to record her findings."

Ada Byron, Lady Lovelace
https://www.agnesscott.edu/lriddle/women/love.htm
"Ada Byron, Lady Lovelace, was one of the most picturesque characters in computer history. Augusta Ada Byron was born December 10, 1815 the daughter of the illustrious poet, Lord Byron. Five weeks after Ada was born Lady Byron asked for a separation from Lord Byron, and was awarded sole custody of Ada who she brought up to be a mathematician and scientist."
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