You're assuming he wasn't working on them. In 1810 aged 19 he started University at Trinity, Cambridge. In 1812 aged 22, disappointed with the level of mathema

You're assuming he wasn't working on them. In 1810 aged 19 he started University at Trinity, Cambridge. In 1812 aged 22, disappointed with the level of mathematical tutorage formed the Analytical Society, translating Lacroix' works on differential and integral calculus into English. He transferred to Peterhouse and they gave him a degree without him even having to sit an exam. He also got married during this time. 10 years later his wife and 5 of his 8 children were dead. And he stood up again and invented a fucking programmable computer made out of wheels!! I think I can cut him a bit of slack.