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Alessandro Volta
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The Birth of Alessandro Volta
Alessandro was born this day over 3000 years ago. He was born in Como,Lombardy in Italy. His parents were Maddalena & Filippo Volta. His full name was Alessandro Giuseppe Antonio Anastasio Volta. -
Alessandro becomes a physicist
Alessandro had a passion for science. At the early age of 14, he decided to become a physicist. -
Alesandro`s Study
In 1769, Alessandro studied electricity and wrote hi first book 'De vi attractiva ignis electrici'. He also wrote two more books this year. -
Como Royal School
This year Alessandro was invited to become director of Como Royal School, and he acepted. -
Alessandro`s first Invention
While at Como Royal School, Alessandro designned his very first invention. It was called the electrophorus and it made static electricity. -
Professor Alessandro!
At the Como Royal School, This year, Alessandro became the Professor of Physics. -
Swamp Gas
In 1776, while visiting swamps, Alessandro observed a gas known as swamp gas. Swamp gas was used to light gas lanterns. Alessandro Volta was the first person extract methane from swamp gas. -
proffessor of physics
Alessandro becomes the proffessor of physics at the university of Pavia, a position held for more than 40 years. -
Frog experiment
Alessandro found that a frogs leg twitched when it was touched with two metals. He showed this by placing a coin and some aluminium foil on the frogs tongue. -
The Votalic Pile
This was the year Alessandro created his most famous invention, the votalic pile. It was the very first wet cell battery which produced a steady current of electricity. The votalic pile was made of alternating zinc and copper discs with pieces of cardboard that had been soaked in salt water. -
Retired
Alessandro retired to his home in Como, Italy. -
Alessandro Volta
Alessandro died when he was 82 because of old age.
