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Sir Harris Nicolas

Antiquary and author who helped Babbage with a statement.

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Also known as the late Sir Harris Nicolas, The late Sir Harris Nicolas, Sir Harris, Nicolas

First appearance: vi statement relative to the difference engine drawn up by the late sir h nicolas from the author s papers

Sir Harris Nicolas first appears in 0013 vi statement relative to the difference engine drawn up by the late sir h nicolas from the author s papers.

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