[expat_panama]

yet another "father of computer sciences".

 

 

I vote for Charles Babbage.

He "originated the concept of a programmable computer" in the 1800's.

[Nathan Zachary]

Indeed. Fits the definition of computer perfectly, even if it was simple. Therefore, He rightly deserves the title.

Heck, I remember in the late 60's in "computer class" we STILL used those stupid cards.