Nikola Tesla

TIMELINE

Nikola Tesla

1885

1859

1875

1881

Tesla is born.During his birth, lightning struck during a summer storm. Born to a Serbian Family in Tesla was nicknamed `Child of the light`.

He met with an attorney known as Lemuel Serrel, to help in the submission of various patents. Serrel introduced Tesla to various businessmen. They agreed to help finance a new light production company under Tesla Name. Tesla worked to acquire the patents for the company including developing an enhanced DC motor. His solutions gained attention from the mass media who sought his solutions.

Tesla Enrolls In CollegeIn 1875, Tesla enrolled to a Polytechnic based on a military scholarship. He was a disciplined student and achieved the highest grades possible .

Tesla Begins His Career As Chief Electrical EngineerIn 1881, he moved to Budapest in Hungary, to work for a telegraph company.

1941

In early 1943, at age 86, Tesla died in a Hotel Room in New York. He died alone, and his body was found by a maid who ignored a do not disturb sign on Tesla’s room.

1890

1887

In 1887, Tesla came up with an induction motor that was operated by alternating current, a form of power that was becoming common in Europe and the USA.

Tesla Begins His Work On Wireless Power Transmission

1891

Tesla Patents The Tesla Coil