Tesla circa 1890

Nikola Tesla

By Pizza2005
  • Born

    Born

    He was born in July 9th, 1856 in Smiljan, Croatia. His mom's name was Djuka Mandic and she was an inventor that made small household appliences. His father's name was Milutin Tesla and he was a priest and writer. His father wanted him to be a priest, but Nikola wanted to be an inventor.
  • Nikola comes to the U.S.

    Nikola comes to the U.S.

  • He started working with Thomas Edison

    He started working with Thomas Edison

  • Tesla and Edison parted ways.

    Tesla and Edison parted ways.

  • In 1886, he recieved funding for his new Tesla Electric Company and became interested in his AC electrical system.

  • In 1888, George Westinghouse purchased Nikola Tesla's patents for $60,000 in cash and stock in the Westinghouse Corporation

    In 1888, George Westinghouse purchased Nikola Tesla's patents for $60,000 in cash and stock in the Westinghouse Corporation

  • He invented the Tesla Coil in 1891 which was an invention that is still used in radio technology today.

    He invented the Tesla Coil in 1891 which was an invention that is still used in radio technology today.

  • In 1895, Tesla designed what was one of the first AC hydroelectric power plants at Niagara Falls on the U.S. side

  • Then, it was used to power Buffalo, New York, in 1896, a feat that was highly publicized throughout the world.

  • He discovered X-ray, Remote Controls, and rotating magnetic field in the late 1800s and early 1900s

  • He developed the idea for smartphones in 1901

  • He invented the neon lamp in 1910

    He invented the neon lamp in 1910

  • Death

    Death

    Yeah, he pretty much died because of coronary thrombosis (heart attack).