Eliza Edwards (1779–1846) was a human computer and daughter of Mary Edwards.

Early life and education

Edwards was born in Ludlow to Mary and John Edwards.

Career

Eliza was a human computer who took on the job of her mother Mary Edwards, working on the Nautical Almanac. She lost her job in 1829, during the formation of the Nautical Almanac Office. She was paid by the

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1779 births 1846 deaths Human computers People from Ludlow British women mathematicians 19th-century English mathematicians {{UK-mathematician-stub