When was the Mechanical Calculator invented?

The Mechanical Calculator was invented in 1642 by Blaise Pascal in France.

A gear-driven machine that performs addition and subtraction through interlocking rotating wheels.

Year invented1642
InventorBlaise Pascal
CountryFrance
Region at the timeKingdom of France
CategoryComputing

Who invented the Mechanical Calculator?

Blaise Pascal invented the Mechanical Calculator in 1642 in France.

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