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Birthdate: July 7, 1752
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Lyon, France
Died: August 7, 1834
Joseph Marie Jacquard, a French weaver and merchant, made significant contributions to the development of the programmable loom, known as the “Jacquard loom.” This invention revolutionized the textile industry by enabling the automatic production of intricate woven patterns. The Jacquard loom served as a precursor to modern computing technology, inspiring the creation of other programmable machines and paving the way for the development of digital compilers used in the creation of modern computers by companies like IBM. Jacquard’s innovative work left a lasting impact on the world of technology and automation.
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