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The first calculating machine capable of mechanically performing all four basic arithmetic operations was invented in 1671 by the philosopher, mathematician, and polymath Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz (1646–1716). The only surviving original is housed at the Lower Saxony State Library in Hanover. It was built between 1694 and 1716.
The specialist spectrum of the History Department at the Leibniz University Hannover ranges from antiquity to contemporary history. On a regional level, teachings and research cover European as well as non-European topics. The extensive range of courses qualifies the students not only for a career in research but also prepares them for employment in various professional fields, i.a. as school teachers.
