Maxwell, James Clerk b. June 13, 1831 d. November 5, 1879 Mathematical physicist, he is best remembered as the creator of the electromagnetic theory of light waves. He formulated a set of equations, expressing the basic laws of electricity and magnetism now called Maxwell equations in his honor. He is also credited with developing the first permanent color photograph in 1861. He demonstrated that electric and magnetic fields travel through the space in the form of waves. His written works include, "On Faraday's Lines of Force" (1855), "Treatise on...[Read More] (Bio by: s.canning) Parton Chuchyard, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland
b. June 13, 1831 d. November 5, 1879