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KARL WILHELM SIEMENS later SIR CHARLES WILLIAM German-English electrical engineer and industrialist
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1823 1883 Bushy Electrical Engineer Industrialist Invent Siemens Whiskers Wilhelm Will I Am
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This photograph captures the enigmatic figure of Sir Charles William Siemens (1823-1883), a German-born English electrical engineer and industrialist, in his later years. Known as KW Siemens or Karl Wilhelm Siemens in his native Germany, he is often overshadowed by his younger brother, Werner von Siemens, who founded the Siemens electrical engineering company. Born in Lennep, Prussia, Siemens' fascination with electricity began at a young age. He studied at the Universities of Bonn and Berlin before moving to England in 1850 to work with his brother. In 1854, they jointly developed an improved method for producing pure chlorine, which revolutionized the bleaching industry. Siemens' contributions to the field of electrical engineering were significant. He invented the dynamo-electric machine, a device that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy, in 1866. This invention paved the way for the widespread use of electrical power and led to the development of the national grid. Despite his numerous achievements, Siemens remained a humble and private man. He preferred to work behind the scenes, often collaborating with his brother and other scientists. In 1882, he was knighted by Queen Victoria for his services to science. This photograph, taken around 1883, shows Sir Charles William Siemens in his later years. His bushy whiskers and grey hair give evidence to his age, but his piercing gaze and confident posture suggest a man who continued to be passionate about his work. This image offers a glimpse into the life of a brilliant and influential figure in the history of science and engineering.
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