Born in 1856 in Smiljan, in what is now Croatia, this individual became one of the most (1) inventors and engineers of the modern age. Gifted with an extraordinary memory and an ability to visualize complex designs without (2) , they developed revolutionary ideas in electrical engineering. Their work in alternating current (AC) electricity challenged existing technologies and laid the foundation for modern (3) distribution.
Arriving in the United States in the 1880s, they worked (4) with another renowned inventor before striking out independently. Their contributions to AC power systems, induction motors, and wireless energy (5) set them apart as a pioneer in electrical engineering. A dramatic public rivalry over electrical standards led to widespread debates, but their system ultimately became the global (6) for power transmission.
Beyond electricity, they conducted experiments in radio waves, (7) , and wireless energy, often envisioning concepts far ahead of their time. Though some of their ideas remained theoretical or were dismissed in their era, later advancements in radio communication and (8) technology confirmed their forward-thinking brilliance. Despite moments of financial struggle and unfulfilled projects, they remained dedicated to scientific discovery until their final years.
They died in 1943 in relative (9) , but recognition of their work grew in later decades. Many of their innovations remain central to modern technology, and their name is now synonymous with scientific creativity and (10) . Their contributions to electrical engineering, energy transmission, and futuristic thinking continue to inspire inventors and scientists worldwide.
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Born in 1856 in Smiljan, in what is now Croatia, this individual became one of the most (1) visionary inventors and engineers of the modern age. Gifted with an extraordinary memory and an ability to visualize complex designs without (2) sketches, they developed revolutionary ideas in electrical engineering. Their work in alternating current (AC) electricity challenged existing technologies and laid the foundation for modern (3) power distribution.
Arriving in the United States in the 1880s, they worked (4) briefly with another renowned inventor before striking out independently. Their contributions to AC power systems, induction motors, and wireless energy (5) transmission set them apart as a pioneer in electrical engineering. A dramatic public rivalry over electrical standards led to widespread debates, but their system ultimately became the global (6) standard for power transmission.
Beyond electricity, they conducted experiments in radio waves, (7) robotics, and wireless energy, often envisioning concepts far ahead of their time. Though some of their ideas remained theoretical or were dismissed in their era, later advancements in radio communication and (8) wireless technology confirmed their forward-thinking brilliance. Despite moments of financial struggle and unfulfilled projects, they remained dedicated to scientific discovery until their final years.
They died in 1943 in relative (9) obscurity, but recognition of their work grew in later decades. Many of their innovations remain central to modern technology, and their name is now synonymous with scientific creativity and (10) ingenuity. Their contributions to electrical engineering, energy transmission, and futuristic thinking continue to inspire inventors and scientists worldwide.
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