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He was born in February 18, 1745, in Como, Lombardy, Italy and he went to school there.
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He became professor of Physics at Royal School in Como.
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He became professor of physics at the university of Pavia.
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He developed the voltaic pile, a forerunner of the electric battery.
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He married Teresa Pelegrini and had three sons.
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Napoleon made him a Count to honour him.
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He died March 5, 1827, in Como.
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An electrical unit, the volt, took his name.
