Impact of the Scientific Revolution on Electricity By trainerjevon Period: Jan 1, 1543 to Jan 1, 1790 THE SCIENTIFIC REVOLUTION Jan 1, 1600 In 1600, William Gilbert published a book on electricity and magnetism. Oct 3, 2013 Joseph Henry's first discovery was that the power of a magnet could be immensely strengthened by winding it with insulated wire. Oct 3, 2013 Invented by Claude Chappe in 1794 the non-electric telegraph was invented. Oct 3, 2013 Thomas Davenport, a blacksmith from Brandon, Vermont, built an electric car in 1835, which was road worthy. Oct 3, 2030 electic energy is fully eco friendly.