Michael FAraday (1791 - 1867)
On September 22, 1791, Michael Faraday was born to a rather poor family in the South of London and, because of this, he was given only the average education that was available at the time. When he was 14, he apprenticed at a local bookbindery. During the next seven years, educated himself from the books about a wide range of scientific topics. In the year 1812, Faraday attended four Humphrey Davy lectures on chemistry and wrote to Davy multiple times asking to apprentice to him. Davy continuously declined until he finally allowed Faraday to become an assistant at the Royal Institute.
With the help of Humphrey, Michael was able publish a book about electromagnetic rotation (the principle behind the electric motor). Afterwards, he conducted more research on the topic and founded the Royal Institution’s Friday Evening Discourses, which continues to this day. He gave lectures here and established himself as a knowledgeable scientist. In 1831, Faraday discovered electromagnetic induction, the principle behind the electric transformer and generator. This discovery was crucial in allowing electricity to be transformed from a curiosity into a powerful new technology. However, in the early 1840s, Faraday's health began to deteriorate and he did less research. He died on August 25, 1867 at Hampton Court, where he had been given official lodgings in recognition of his contribution to science.
With the help of Humphrey, Michael was able publish a book about electromagnetic rotation (the principle behind the electric motor). Afterwards, he conducted more research on the topic and founded the Royal Institution’s Friday Evening Discourses, which continues to this day. He gave lectures here and established himself as a knowledgeable scientist. In 1831, Faraday discovered electromagnetic induction, the principle behind the electric transformer and generator. This discovery was crucial in allowing electricity to be transformed from a curiosity into a powerful new technology. However, in the early 1840s, Faraday's health began to deteriorate and he did less research. He died on August 25, 1867 at Hampton Court, where he had been given official lodgings in recognition of his contribution to science.