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Benjamin Herschel Babbage (6 August 1815 – 22 October 1878) was an English engineer, scientist, explorer and politician, best known for his work in the colony of South Australia. He invariably signed his name "B. Herschel Babbage" and was frequently referred to as "Herschel Babbage".
Benjamin Herschel Babbage (1815-1878), engineer, scientist and explorer, was born in London, son of Charles Babbage, Cambridge professor of mathematics (1828-39), and his wife Georgina, sister of W. W. Whitmore, a founder of South Australia.
Babbage, Benjamin Herschel (1815 - 1878) Born in London England in 1815, died in St Marys, South Australia, on 20 October 1878. Collected north of Mt Searle and to Blanchewater, South Australia, in 1856. In 1858 he led an expedition in South Australia towards Lake Torrens, exploring the eastern shores of Lake Gairdner, Lake Maefarlane, Lake ...
26 de mar. de 2021 · Using the Babbage report as an entry point for exploring the world views that characterised both Haworth and London at the time, this article explores one novel by each sister.
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20 de oct. de 1993 · Benjamin Babbage held various public appointments in South Australia. In 1858 he was leader of a northern expedition but because he was so thorough he was considered too slow and was replaced by P. E. Warburton in November. After an ensuing parliamentary inquiry he withdrew from public life.
Babbage, Benjamin Herschel (1815 - 1878) Published Sources. Engineer and Explorer. Born: 1815 London, England. Died: 20 October 1878 South Australia, Australia. Benjamin Herschel Babbage held various public appointments in South Australia.
