Английская Википедия:Eliza Edwards

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Шаблон:Short description Шаблон:Use dmy dates Eliza Edwards (1779–1846) was a human computer and daughter of Mary Edwards.

Early life and education

Edwards was born in Ludlow to Mary and John Edwards.[1]

Career

Eliza was a human computer who took on the job of her mother Mary Edwards, working on the Nautical Almanac.[2] She lost her job in 1829, during the formation of the Nautical Almanac Office.[2] She was paid by the Board of Longitude.[3][4]

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