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Michael Faraday, British chemist and physicist, c1845. Artist: J Cook

Michael Faraday, British chemist and physicist, c1845. Artist: J Cook

1-157-616 - Oxford Science Archive/Heritage Images

Michael Faraday, British chemist and physicist, c1845. Faraday (1791-1867) was one of the greatest scientists of the 19th century. His most significant contribution was the Experimental Researches on Electricity which was published over 40 years, where he described his discoveries, including the laws of electromagnetic induction (1831) and the laws of electrolysis (1833). He also discovered the principles of the electric motor and dynamo.

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  1. J Cook, attributed to: British: Artist, engraver
After
  1. Henry Anelay: British: Artist
Subject
  1. Michael Faraday: British: Physicist, chemist, scientist
Medium
  1. Engraving
Picture Type
  1. Portrait
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Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 2971x3529
File Size : 30,717kb

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  1. 001974
  1. 001974
  1. 0460000328
  1. 1-157-616
  1. 1157616
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