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May 27, 1914 (85 years old)
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Scorpio
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Joseph Swan
Sir Joseph Wilson Swan FRS is an English physicist, chemist and inventor. He is known as one of the first successful independent developers of incandescent bulbs, and was responsible for the development and supply of the first incandescent bulbs used to light homes and buildings. Audience, including the Savoy Theater, London, in 1881. In 1904, Swan was knighted by King Edward VII, received the Hughes Medal of the Royal Society and made an honorary member of the Association. He received the highest decoration in France, the Legion of Honor, during a visit to the 1881 International Electric Show in Paris. Exhibitions include exhibits of his inventions and the city illuminated by his electric light.
BornJoseph Wilson Swan, October 31, 1828, Bishopwearmouth, Sunderland, County Durham, England
DiedMay 27, 1914, Warlingham, Surrey, England
NationalityBritish
FieldsPhysics, Chemistry
Known forIncandescent light bulb, Photographic process
Notable awardsHughes Medal (1904), Albert Medal (1906)

About Joseph Swan

Physicist Joseph Swan was born in England on October 31, 1828. He dies at the age of 85, on May 27, 1914.

Before Inventor Thomas Edison, a British physicist and chemist invented the incandescent light bulb. In 1994, King King Edward VII knighted him, and in 1881, he received France's highest decoration, the Légion d'honneur.

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Joseph Swan before becoming famous

Joseph Swan was born in the Zodiac sign Scorpio (The Scorpion), and 1828 is the year of the Chinese Zodiac Rat (鼠).

He had to put his light bulb experiments on hold until he figured out how to remove the air from inside the bulb.

Achievement of Joseph Swan

Despite the fact that the first electrical firm was named after both of them, he never spoke to or interacted with Inventor Thomas Edison.

Joseph Swan's Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship

John and Isabella Swan reared him in a wealthy family.

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Inventor Thomas Edison was given credit for inventing and patenting the incandescent light bulb, despite the fact that he was not the first to do so.

Thomas Edison (1847 - 1931) (Inventor)
Thomas Edison (1847 - 1931)

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Joseph Swan Income & Net worth

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