Ada Byron, Lady Lovelace, was a creative and influential mathematician. Born on December 10, 1815 to the romantic poet, Lord Byron, she entered a life of prestige and wealth. An active child, she enjoyed gymnastics, dancing, and horseback riding. But above all of that, she loved the arts. Going to the theater was one of her favorite pastimes, as well as playing the piano, violin, and harp. Unfortunately for her, her parents didn't get along, and ended up separating when Ada was only 1 month old. Ada's mother gained custody, and therefore she never had a chance to meet her father before he died when she was eight years old.
At seventeen, Ada met Mary Sommerville (a very infl
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