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Nikola Tesla's Life in Weeks

Developed the alternating current electrical system that powers the modern world. He held over 300 patents and pioneered wireless communication and radio technology.

1856–1943 Serbian-American Inventor & Electrical Engineer 4,513 weeks (86 years)

Nikola Tesla's 4,513 Weeks

Each box represents one week. Lived weeks Key milestones

4,513
Total Weeks
31,591
Days Lived
5
Key Milestones
86
Years

Key Milestones

Age 25 · Week ~1,300

Conceived the idea for the rotating magnetic field

Age 28 · Week ~1,456

Immigrated to the United States and briefly worked for Edison

Age 32 · Week ~1,664

Patented the AC induction motor and transformer

Age 37 · Week ~1,924

Demonstrated wireless lighting at the World's Columbian Exposition

Age 43 · Week ~2,236

Experimented with high-voltage electricity at Colorado Springs laboratory

Legacy

Designed the modern alternating current electricity supply system and won the War of Currents against Edison's direct current. His inventions enabled the electrification of the world.

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