1856–1943 · physics, electrical engineering, invention
Nikola Tesla (1856–1943) was a Serbian-American inventor, electrical engineer, mechanical engineer, and futurist best known for his contributions to the design of the modern alternating current (AC) electricity supply system. He developed the Tesla coil, pioneered wireless communication and energy transfer, and held over 300 patents worldwide. His later years were marked by financial struggles and increasingly speculative projects, though his visionary ideas about technology and energy continue to inspire.