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Nikola Tesla

1856 - 1943

Tesla�s pioneering work includes radio, X-ray machines and induction motors. He received little of the public acknowledgement that his work deserved. During his early years he worked for Thomas Edison and it is claimed some of Edison�s creations were based upon Tesla's work. He used his expertise in the use of electricity and electrical engineering was to discover alternating current.