Michael Faraday

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Michael Faraday, born in 1791 to a humble blacksmith family and largely self-taught, rose from bookbinder apprentice to pioneering physicist and chemist at the Royal Institution. He discovered electromagnetic induction, electromagnetic rotation leading to the electric motor, the first generator, and formulated the laws of electrolysis, laying the foundations for modern electro-technology including motors, generators, and transformers. A devout Sandemanian Christian, he prioritized scientific brotherhood over personal gain, refusing patents and honors like the Royal Society presidency, while delivering captivating lectures that made complex science accessible.

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