William Sturgeon

William Sturgeon was an English electrical engineer and inventor who made the first electromagnet and the first practical electric motor.

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Who was born first?

• William Sturgeon was born 2 years before Charles Xavier Thomas
• William Sturgeon was born 2 years after George Stephenson
• William Sturgeon was born 2 years after David Brewster
• William Sturgeon was born 2 years after René Laenne
• William Sturgeon was born 2 years before Karl Drais

Timeline

1. David BrewsterDecember 11, 1781 – February 10, 1868
2. George StephensonJune 9, 1781 – August 12, 1848
3. René LaenneFebruary 17, 1781 – August 13, 1826
4. William Sturgeon (this page)May 22, 1783 – December 4, 1850
5. Charles Xavier ThomasMay 5, 1785 – March 12, 1870
6. Karl DraisApril 29, 1785 – December 10, 1851

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