Michael Faraday
Scientist
Michael Faraday FRS was an English scientist who contributed to the study of electromagnetism and electrochemistry. His main discoveries include the principles underlying electromagnetic induction, diamagnetism and electrolysis. Wikipedia
Born: September 22, 1791, Newington Butts, London, United Kingdom
Died: August 25, 1867 (age 75 years), Hampton Court Palace, Molesey, United Kingdom
Awards: Royal Medal (1835, 1846), Copley Medal (1832, 1838), Rumford Medal (1846), and more
Parents: James Faraday and Margaret Hastwell
Spouse: Sarah Barnard (m. 1821–1867)
Fields: Physics; Chemistry
Institutions: Royal Institution