Michael Faraday
Born:
September 22, 1791
Died:
August 25, 1867
Age:
75
Summary

Michael Faraday FRS (/ˈfærədeɪ, -di/; 22 September 1791 – 25 August 1867) was an English scientist who contributed to the study of electromagnetism and electrochemistry. His main discoveries include the principles underlying electromagnetic induction, diamagnetism and electrolysis.

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Michael Faraday statue in Savoy Place, London. Sculptor John Henry Foley RA.
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Michael Faraday meets Father Thames, from Punch (21 July 1855)
Michael Faraday meets Father Thames, from Punch (21 July 1855)
Portrait of Faraday in his late thirties
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English chemists John Daniell (left) and Michael Faraday (right), credited as founders of electrochemistry today.
English chemists John Daniell (left) and Michael Faraday (right), credited as founders of electrochemistry today.
Electromagnetic rotation experiment of Faraday, ca. 1821[25]
Electromagnetic rotation experiment of Faraday, ca. 1821[25]
Michael Faraday in his laboratory, ca. 1850s by artist Harriet Jane Moore who documented Faraday's life in watercolours.
Michael Faraday in his laboratory, ca. 1850s by artist Harriet Jane Moore who documented Faraday's life in watercolours.
Michael Faraday delivering a Christmas Lecture at the Royal Institution in 1856.
Michael Faraday delivering a Christmas Lecture at the Royal Institution in 1856.
  
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