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Michael Faraday
English physicist and chemist (1791–1867)
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Michael Faraday FRS | |
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Faraday, c. 1850s | |
| Born | (1791-09-22)22 September 1791 Newington Butts, Surrey, England |
| Died | 25 August 1867(1867-08-25) (aged 75) Hampton, Middlesex, England |
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| Spouse | Sarah Barnard (m. 1821) |
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| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Physics Chemistry |
| Institutions | Royal Institution |
| In office 1833–1867 | |
| Succeeded by | William Odling |
Michael Faraday (; 22 September 1791 – 25 August 1867) was an English physicist and chemist who contributed to the study of electromagnetism and electrochemistry.
His main discoveries include the principles underlying electromagnetic induction, diamagnetism and electrolysis. Although Faraday received little formal education, as a self-made man, he was one of the most influential s Michael Faraday - From Humble Beginnings To Scientific Legend JEMYX