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Guglielmo Marconi

Italian inventor and radio pioneer (1874-1937).

Born April 25th, 1874 in Bologna. [ref]

Died July 20th, 1937 at 63 years old in Rome.

Occupations
businessperson, engineer, inventor, physicist, politician, scientist
Wikipedia

Guglielmo Marconi, who was born in 1874 in Bologna, Italian, passed away on July 20, 1937 at the age of 63. Marconi was a pioneering inventor and engineer who is credited as the 'father of radio'. He is renowned for his invention of the radio telegraph and its successful demonstration of wireless communication. His invention of 'wireless' revolutionized communication and is seen as the backbone of the evolution of technology. Guglielmo Marconi worked on groundbreaking and game-changing research for years. He filed over 100 patents related to wireless telegraphy, including several which were adopted and employed in ships aiding safety at sea. Marconi is remembered as an innovator and a scientific genius, and his legacy has inspired countless generations of engineers and scientists. His work led to future developments in wireless communication, and his inventions shaped our society and our world. He will be missed and remembered.

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