Michael Faraday Facts & Quotes
A summary or history and facts about the life and times of Michael Faraday, often called the Father of Electrical Engineering, and some Michael Faraday quotes.
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A summary of some of the chief facts about Michael Faraday:
Key Michael Faraday Facts | |
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Fact | Details |
Birth date | 22 September 1791 |
Birth place | Newington Butts - an area now covered by the Elephant and Castle in South London |
Father | Blacksmith |
Death | 25 August 1867 |
Burial | Highgate Cemetery, London |
First Job | Bookbinder |
Education | Virtually self-taught initially |
Major break | Became assistant to Sir Humphrey Davy |
Greatest discovery | Electrical induction and the generator |
Other discoveries | Benzene |
Michael Faraday quotes
There are many Michael Faraday quotes that have been captured and make interesting reading;
- Once when asked about the secret of his success, Faraday is quoted as replying: "The secret is comprised in three words- Work, Finish, Publish."
- Nothing is too wonderful to be true if it be consistent with the laws of nature.
- The world little knows how many of the thoughts and theories which have passed through the mind of a scientific investigator, have been crushed in silence and secrecy by his own severe criticism and adverse examination!
There are of course very many more Michael Faraday quotes.
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