Mathematicians who died on November 27

Take a focused look at the mathematicians who passed away on November 27. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1852 Ada Lovelace

  Ada Lovelace was an English mathematician and writer, chiefly known for her work on Charles Babbage's early mechanical general-purpose computer, the Analytical Engine. She is often regarded as the first computer programmer due to her creation of an algorithm intended for implementation on the engine. [bio]