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Scientist

Nikola Tesla

Inventor & Electrical Engineer

1856–1943

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In Their Own Words

“The present is theirs; the future, for which I really worked, is mine.”
— Nikola Tesla

Areas of Expertise

innovation vision creativity thinking differently obsession long-term thinking

Key Achievements

Invented alternating current (AC) electrical system — powers the modern world
Developed the Tesla coil, X-ray imaging, radio transmission, and remote control
Held nearly 300 patents
Died broke and alone — his work vindicated decades after his death
Now recognized as one of the most consequential inventors in history

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