Galileo Ferraris
Italian physicist and engineer
Born
October 31st, 1847
177 years ago
Died
February 7th, 1897
128 years ago — 49 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
Italy
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Developed the induction motor
Contributed to AC electrical systems
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