A pioneering engineer who harnessed the power of alternating current (AC) to transform the world's electrical systems, and is credited with developing groundbreaking technologies like radio communication and X-ray imaging.
Born in 1847
A pioneer in innovation, credited with developing groundbreaking inventions that revolutionized the way people live and communicate, including the light bulb and phonograph.
Born in 1846
Developed innovative braking systems for trains, revolutionizing rail safety and transforming the industry. Founded a company that dominated the market for over a century.
Born in 1835
Witty writer of classics like "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" and "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn", known for humor and social commentary.
Born in 1837
Founded a powerful banking dynasty and dominated corporate finance, shaping the American economy through strategic investments and mergers.
Born in 1863
Founded the pioneering automobile manufacturing company that revolutionized the industry with the assembly line production method, making cars more affordable and accessible to the masses.
Born in 1847
A Scottish-American engineer and academic credited with inventing the telephone, revolutionizing real-time communication. This innovation transformed the way people connect and conduct business.
Born in 1874
Developer of the first practical wireless telegraph, pioneering radio communication and earning a Nobel Prize in Physics. Known for revolutionizing long-distance communication.
Born in 1879
A brilliant physicist who developed the theory of relativity and is considered one of the most influential scientists of the 20th century, known for his groundbreaking work in physics and mathematics.