Who is known as the 'Father of Computing'?

--Charles Babbage is known as the father of computing.

• Charles Babbage was born on 26th December 1791 and died on 18th October 1871.

--He was an English mathematician, philosopher, inventor and mechanical engineer.

--Charles Babbage originated the concept of digital programmable computer.

--Babbage is credited with inventing the first mechanical computer that eventually led to more complex electronic designs, though all the essential ideas of modern computers are to be found in Babbage's analytical engine.