Thomas de Colmar patents the Arithmometer
18th November 1820 The Arithmometer or Arithmomètre was the first commercially successful mechanical calculator. Charles Xavier Thomas de Colmar (May 5, 1785 – March 12, 1870) started designing the device in 1818, and was granted a patent on November 18th 1820. Related information: Image:
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