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Guglielmo Marconi (1874 - 1937), Italian inventor and electrical engineer
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Guglielmo Marconi (1874 - 1937), Italian inventor and electrical engineer
Guglielmo Marconi (1874 - 1937), Italian inventor and electrical engineer, shown in photograph with his apparatus, after receiving signals at Newfoundland. Marconis breakthrough in wireless development was to enable communications to be made across long distances without the use of actual wire connection. Date: 12th December 1901
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Apparatus Breakthrough Communication Development Experiment Marconi Marconis Message Messages Newfoundland Radio Receive Receiving Signal Signals Successful Transatlantic Wireless 1901 December
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This photograph captures the historic moment when Italian inventor and electrical engineer, Guglielmo Marconi (1874-1937), received the first transatlantic wireless signals at his experimental station in Newfoundland on December 12, 1901. Marconi's groundbreaking achievement marked a turning point in communication history, as it enabled messages to be sent across vast distances without the need for physical wire connections. The 1900s saw Marconi's relentless pursuit of wireless communication advancements, and this successful experiment was a significant milestone in his quest. Marconi's apparatus, seen in the photograph, played a crucial role in the transmission and reception of these signals, paving the way for the development of radio technology. This image stands as a testament to Marconi's ingenuity and his unwavering commitment to pushing the boundaries of scientific discovery.
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