Who Built The First Computer?

There is no one answer to this question as there are several contenders for the title of “first computer builder.” However, the first computers were built in the early 1800s, so the contenders are mostly from that era.

One of the earliest contenders for the title of “first computer builder” is Charles Babbage, who designed and began to build the Analytical Engine in 1834. However, the machine was never completed.

Another contender is John Atanasoff, who designed the Atanasoff-Berry Computer (ABC) in 1937. However, this machine was not actually built until 1973.

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