Ányos Jedlik

Hungarian physicist and engineer

Ányos Jedlik - Hungarian physicist and engineer
Born

January 11th, 1800
225 years ago

Died

December 13th, 1895
129 years ago — 95 years old

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

Hungary

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Contributed to the fields of physics and engineering in Hungary. Developed the first electric motor and created a method for producing hydrogen gas through electrolysis. Also known for contributions to optics and the study of light. Worked on the scientific development of the telegraph and was involved in educational reforms.

Invented the first electric motor

Developed a method for producing hydrogen gas through electrolysis

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