Plaque

Ada Lovelace

Inscription

English Heritage
Ada Countess of Lovelace, 1815 - 1852, pioneer of computing, lived here.

Site: Ada Lovelace (1 memorial)

SW1, St James's Square, 12

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Ada Lovelace

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Ada Countess of Lovelace

Mathematician and computer pioneer. Born 13 Piccadilly Terrace, daughter of L...

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