Nikola Tesla

The story, in brief.

Nikola Tesla was a Serbian-American engineer, futurist, and inventor. He is known for his contributions to the design of the modern alternating current (AC) electricity supply system.

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A life in milestones.

Selected records from Wikidata. Ages are approximate; “c.” marks uncertain dates. This is a starting point for exploration, not a complete life history.

1. 1856
   Life

   Born in Nikola Tesla Memorial Center

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2. 1870~ age 14
   Education

   Karlovac Gymnasium

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3. 1875~ age 19
   Education

   Graz University of Technology

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4. 1886~ age 30
   Work

   Tesla Electric Light & Manufacturing

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5. 1888~ age 32
   Work

   Westinghouse Electric Corporation

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6. 1894~ age 38
   Recognition

   Elliott Cresson Medal

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7. 1916~ age 60
   Recognition

   Edison Medal

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8. 1934~ age 78
   Recognition

   John Scott Award

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9. 1936~ age 80
   Recognition

   Grand cross of the Order of the White Lion

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10. 1937~ age 81
    Recognition

    doctor honoris causa from the University of Paris

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11. 1943~ age 87
    Life

    Death

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