Download Nikola Tesla

Birth
July 10, 1856
Croatia
Death
January 7, 1943
New York, NY
“Father of Radio”
1884
Moved to America
and began working with
Thomas Edison.
Wanted to harness the
power of Niagara Falls.
War of the Currents
vs. Edison.
Joined forces with
Westinghouse.
Electricity for America.
Adapted electrical
currents we use today.
1891
The Tesla Coil still used
in radio construction.
1895
First hydroelectric power
plant at Niagara Falls.
1896
Patented basic design of
radio.
(Used by Marconi.)
Received more than
700 patents.
fluorescent lights
laser beams
wireless communications
remote control
robotics
solar energy
satellites
1943
US Supreme Court ruled
Tesla “more important”
than Marconi in radio
development.