Tesla, Nikola b. July 9, 1856 d. January 7, 1943 Scientist, Inventor. A Serbian immigrant born in Smiljan, Croatia (part of the Austrian-Hungarian empire at the time), he arrived in New York a well trained and educated man but penniless. Some of his patented inventions: a system of electrical transmission of power, an electro-magnetic motor, a system of electrical distribution, a dynamo-electrical machine, a regulation system for alternating current motors. He patented a method of operating arc lamps. He is conceded to be the greatest...[Read More] Cause of death: Coronary Thrombosis Nikola Tesla Museum, Belgrade, City of Belgrade (Grad Beograd), Serbia Plot: Third room
b. July 9, 1856 d. January 7, 1943