Alessandro Volta By GretaBiddulph May 25, 1745 He was born in Como, Northen Italy Period: May 25, 1745 to May 25, 1827 Timespan A timeline of Alessandro Volta's life May 14, 1769 He began to study electricity May 25, 1774 He was appointed Director of the royal school in Como May 25, 1776 He discovered 'swamp gas' and was the first person to isolate the methane from the swamp gas Jun 5, 1778 He became well known in scientific circles and was appointed Professor of physics at the university of Pavia Jun 5, 1797 He made a connection between a silver coin and tin foil on a tongue Jun 5, 1800 He made the first electric current with different metals Jun 5, 1818 He retired to his family home in Como Jun 5, 1827 He died in this year at the age of 85
