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Guglielmo Marconi with his radio, 1890s C017 / 0685
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Guglielmo Marconi with his radio, 1890s C017 / 0685
Marconi with his radio, 19th-century artwork. Italian physicist and inventor Guglielmo Marconi (1874-1937) had developed his first radio equipment by the age of 21. He patented his radio system in Britain and established the Marconis Wireless Telegraph Company in London in 1897. In 1899 he made the first transmission across the English Channel and, in 1901, the first trans-Atlantic transmission. In 1909 he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics. He later developed short-wave radio and established a global radio telegraph network. The apparatus shown here consists of a receiver and a transmitter. This wood engraving dates from circa 1897
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1897 Communications Engraving Guglielmo Marconi Invention Inventor Italian Marconi Nobel Laureate Nobel Prize In Physics Physicist Portrait Receiver Scientist Telecommunications Transmitter
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This print captures the brilliant mind of Guglielmo Marconi, an Italian physicist and inventor who revolutionized communication in the late 19th century. In this artwork from circa 1897, we see Marconi proudly posing with his groundbreaking invention - a radio system that he developed at the astonishingly young age of 21. Marconi's ingenuity led him to patent his radio system in Britain and establish the renowned Marconis Wireless Telegraph Company in London in 1897. His relentless pursuit of innovation resulted in remarkable milestones such as making the first transmission across the English Channel in 1899 and achieving the monumental feat of transmitting signals across the Atlantic Ocean just two years later. Recognizing his extraordinary contributions to science, Marconi was honored with the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1909. Undeterred by success, he continued to push boundaries by developing short-wave radio technology and establishing a global telegraph network. The apparatus depicted here showcases both a receiver and transmitter – key components that enabled Marconi's revolutionary wireless communication system. This wood engraving beautifully encapsulates not only Marconi's pioneering spirit but also serves as a testament to how one man's dedication can reshape history. As we gaze upon this historic image, we are reminded of Guglielmo Marconi's immense impact on telecommunications, forever cementing his legacy as one of humanity's greatest inventors.
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