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About
Hungarian-born electrical Engineer who helped create an electric transformer and engines that run on AC electricity. He also specialized in the field of very long moremovers.
Before Fame
He graduated from the mechanical engineering program at the Technical University of Vienna, writing a dissertation on belt engines.
Trivia
In addition to electrical engineering, his other hobby was creating and solving chess problems.
Family Life
Born into a wealthy merchant family, he had the resources to pursue his interests in science.
Associated With
In 1886, he traveled to America to see Thomas Edison's laboratories.