Michael Faraday
1791–1867 — England
Era: Modern
Brilliance: 10/10 | Stewardship: 9/10 | Composite Index: 90
A bookbinder's apprentice who harnessed lightning.
"Nothing is too wonderful to be true, if it be consistent with the laws of nature."
Biography
No formal education. Selftaught from books he was binding. Discovered electromagnetic induction — every electric motor and generator on earth. Declined knighthood and Royal Society presidency. Einstein kept his portrait on the wall alongside Newton and Maxwell.
Key Facts
- Self-taught from books he was binding
- Discovered electromagnetic induction
- Declined knighthood and Royal Society presidency
- Einstein kept his portrait on his wall
- His Christmas Lectures continue at Royal Institution today
He couldn't do algebra. He just discovered electricity.
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