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Charles Babbage

Mathematician

Born: 26 December 1791

Died: 18 October 1871

Elected to the Royal Society Fellowship: 14/03/1816

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George Peacock

British mathematician and university reformer

Born: 09 April 1791

Died: 08 November 1858

Elected to the Royal Society Fellowship: 29/01/1818

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Charles Babbage

George Peacock

Autograph letter signed by sender. Has just learnt that [Robert] Woodhouse is to succeed the Lucasian Professorship which he holds, and [Thomas] Turton is also a candidate.

Reference number: HS/13/279