Michael Faraday, a British scientist who was credited with the discovery of electromagnetic induction, the principle behind the electric transformer and generator—was born September 22, 1791, in the ...

1791: Michael Faraday is born. In his 76 years on the planet, the chemist-physicist will make fundamental contributions to our understanding of electricity and magnetism, advise governments and ...

Michael Faraday was born in 1791 in London to a local blacksmith and a housemaid. Despite these humble beginnings, Faraday is remembered among the most respected scientists in history, ...

This week’s episode of “Cosmos,” “The Electric Boy,” focuses on one in particular: the 19th century physicist Michael Faraday. Faraday was born into poverty in a squalid London suburb ...

Michael Faraday (1791 – 25 August 1867) was an English physicist born in South London. He remains best known for his contributions in the fields of electromagnetism and electrochemistry.

Michael Faraday was born in London in 1791 and died in August, 1867. He acted as an assistant to Humphrey Davy at the Royal Institution, and in 1825 he was appointed Director of the laboratory. He ...

MICHAEL FARADAY was born in 1791, as the son of a working blacksmith in London. During the distress of 1801, when corn rose to more than 9/. a quarter, his family received public relief, and one ...

Today we celebrate the birthday of scientist Michael Faraday (1791-1867). ... and ion were born. In his work with electricity and magnetism, Faraday accomplished even more.