This timeline shows important events in the life of Ada Lovelace, who is remembered for writing what many call the first computer program. Read it from top to bottom to follow the events in order.
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 1815 | Lovelace is born in London, England |
| 1833 | Met the inventor Charles Babbage and saw his calculating machine |
| 1842 | Began translating an article about Babbage's planned Analytical Engine |
| 1843 | Published notes that included steps for the machine to calculate a series of numbers |
| 1852 | Lovelace dies |