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A summary of some of the chief facts about Michael Faraday:
| Key Michael Faraday Facts | |
|---|---|
| Fact | Details |
| Birth date | 22 September 1791 |
| Birth place | Newington Butts - an area now covered by the Elephant and Castle in South London |
| Father | Blacksmith |
| Death | 25 August 1867 |
| Burial | Highgate Cemetery, London |
| First Job | Bookbinder |
| Education | Virtually self-taught initially |
| Major break | Became assistant to Sir Humphrey Davy |
| Greatest discovery | Electrical induction and the generator |
| Other discoveries | Benzene |
Michael Faraday quotes
There are many Michael Faraday quotes that have been captured and make interesting reading;
- Once when asked about the secret of his success, Faraday is quoted as replying: "The secret is comprised in three words- Work, Finish, Publish."
- Nothing is too wonderful to be true if it be consistent with the laws of nature.
- The world little knows how many of the thoughts and theories which have passed through the mind of a scientific investigator, have been crushed in silence and secrecy by his own severe criticism and adverse examination!
There are of course very many more Michael Faraday quotes.
