Birthdate: December 28, 1852
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Santa Cruz de Iguña, Spain
Died: December 18, 1936
Leonardo Torres Quevedo was a Spanish civil engineer, mathematician, and inventor known for his groundbreaking contributions in various fields of engineering. He invented a cable car system, made significant advances in analog computing, and designed the Astra-Torres airships during World War I. He also created El Ajedrecista, an electromagnetic device capable of playing chess, marking the beginnings of artificial intelligence research. Torres further explored electromechanical calculators and analytical engines, as well as innovative naval architecture projects. Additionally, he was involved in promoting Esperanto and was a distinguished speaker.
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