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Ada Lovelace, born Augusta Ada Byron in 1815, was an English mathematician often regarded as the world's first computer programmer. She was the daughter of the famous poet Lord Byron and mathematician Annabella Milbanke. Lovelace worked closely with Charles Babbage on his analytical engine, creating algorithms for the machine. Her notes on the engine included what is now considered the first algorithm intended to be processed by a machine, making her a pioneer in the field of computer programming. Lovelace's contributions to computing and mathematics continue to be recognized and celebrated to this day.