Some of the greatest people of all time are the founders of modern civilization, in which humanity now lives. Thanks to the brilliant minds, modern man has at his disposal devices and technologies that bring maximum comfort to his life.
Let's get acquainted with these famous people. Who are they, the most famous inventors?
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Mikhail Vasilyevich Lomonosov
Mikhail Vasilyevich Lomonosov opens a list of the greatest scientists and inventors. His invention is an aerodynamic machine, with the help of which meteorological instruments were raised into the air. Lomonosov also classifies the creation of the prototype of a modern aircraft. In addition, this is one of the greatest physicists and chemists of his time. The interests and activities of the scientist were versatile and extensive. He was fond of astronomy, geography, geology, history, philology and other sciences.
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Alexander Stepanovic Popov
The creation of radio and radio engineering for humanity is due to such a great mind as Alexander Stepanovich Popov .The Russian inventor took part in the creation of the first radio workshop. For his services to the Fatherland in the development of science, he was awarded many prizes. In 1898 he received the prestigious award of the Imperial Russian Technical Society "for a receiver for electrical oscillations and devices for wiring at a distance without wires."In addition, Popov was engaged in teaching activities. Among the subjects he taught were physics, electrical engineering and mathematics.
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Konstantin Stepanovich Tsiolkovsky
Russian self-taught scientist Konstantin Stepanovich Tsiolkovsky belongs to the most famous inventors of the USSR.It is he who is considered the founder of theoretical astronautics and aerodynamics. Tsiolkovsky is the inventor of the wind tunnel. At the end of the 19th century, he managed to create the design of an airplane with a metal frame, but the device was built only two decades later. In addition, Tsiolkovsky was a creative person who created a number of works of art.
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Benjamin Franklin
Benjamin Franklin is on the list of the world's most famous inventors, writers and politicians. Among all the discoveries of this ingenious person is the creation of a lightning rod, a Franklin furnace, a glass harmonica, etc. His contribution to medicine is the invention of a flexible urinary catheter. None of Franklin's discoveries were ever patented by him. The scientist was of the opinion that any of the inventions should be openly free of charge.
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Archimedes of Syracuse
Archimedes of Syracuse is one of the greatest minds of all mankind. His contribution to science is difficult to overestimate. First of all, Archimedes is known as a brilliant mathematician. Among his practical inventions are siege tools, as well as mirrors that can set fire to the material by focusing the sun's rays. The latter invention was used to fire sails on Roman ships. In addition, the mathematician contributed to the development of mechanics. He was one of the first to demonstrate a complete theory of leverage in practice. To date, his invention is actual, which is called Archimedes screw. With the help of this device, water from low-lying reservoirs can be transferred to irrigation canals.
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Jerome Hal Lemelson
Jerome Hal Lemelson is one of the most famous minds of science in the US.The inventor was able to obtain in his entire life more than six hundred patents. The scientist contributed to the development of industrial robots, automated warehouses and wireless radiotelephones. He created a fax machine, a video recorder and even a video camera. A tape cassette is also an invention. Lemlineson was considered one of the most famous figures of his time. He was an active champion of the rights of independent scholars, which made him not liked by the patent offices and many commercial companies. Lemelson was a true workaholic who worked for 14 hours a day. Almost every night the scientist stood up several times to write down his next brilliant idea in the notebook, and already in the morning he could demonstrate new projects of his future inventions.
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Nikola Tesla
Nikola Tesla unrecognized during his lifetime, as a great scientist, today is among the ten most famous inventors. He made a huge contribution to the creation of equipment that operate on alternating current. In addition, thanks to Tesla, multiphase systems, synchronous generators and others appeared. His discoveries marked the beginning of the second industrial revolution. The inventor's contribution to science is connected with the basics of robotics, remote control and computer science. Nikola Tesla owns more than a hundred patents. His merits in the world of inventions could be appreciated only by descendants.
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Alexander Graham Bell
Alexander Graham Bell is one of the most popular scientists who has made a huge contribution to the development of mankind. One of the great minds was able to create a phone, which was the result of his work with deaf patients. Audiometer is also the "brainchild" of Bell. In addition, he owns such human creations as a metal detector and one of the first airplanes. Subsequently, the inventor created the institute. Volta, where the improvement of telephony, electrical communication and phonograph was carried out. The institute was able to open up the proceeds from the creation of a telephone company. He also created the National Geographic Foundation.
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Thomas Edison
Thomas Edison is one of the greatest minds of all time and one of the most famous inventors. Edison is the owner of more than 1,000 patents in the US alone and around 3,000 worldwide! It is to him that he deserves such merits in the world of inventions as the improvement of the telegraph, telephone and cinematographic equipment. He is considered one of the first who invented a successful version of the incandescent lamp. He owns such an invention as a phonograph. In the 28th year of the last century the great scientist was awarded one of the most prestigious awards - the Gold Medal of the Congress. Edison worked for 17 hours a day. It was diligence and perseverance that helped him achieve such success.
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Karl Benz
Karl Benz tops the list of the most famous and great inventors of all time. Glory to the scientist came with the invention of the first car. He was the first to design a mobile device with an internal combustion engine. After that, the first automobile company appeared, which began to actively introduce innovations of Carl Benz and created the first car with the name Mercedes Benz .The patent for a two-stroke gasoline engine was received by the scientist in 1878.Later he patented all the important components and systems of the future mobile transport. Contribution to the development of science and progress made by Benz will not be appreciated. Thanks to this man, billions of people freely move around the world on a four-wheeled structure. By the way, the first car had only three wheels.
