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By Passant Rabie
"We may say most aptly that the Analytical Engine weaves algebraical patterns just as the Jacquard-loom weaves flowers and leaves."
(Notes on the Analytical Engine invented by Charles Babbage)
~Augusta Ada King, Countess of Lovelace (10 December 1815 – 27 November 1852)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ada_Lovelace
For #sciartSeptember prompt royal: Queen Seondeok of Silla (c. 595 ~ 610 - 647), 27th ruler of 1 of the Three Kingdoms of Korea, from 632-647, who brought about a renaissance in culture & science & built the Cheomseongdae moon & star-gazing observatory.
Known for her intelligence, wisdom & benevolence, stories survive of her curiosity & cleverness even as a child. When her father the King was gifted peony seeds 🧵1/n
