Alessandro Volta

Alessandro Giuseppe Antonio Anastasio Volta (February 18, 1745 - March 5, 1827) was an Italian physicist known especially for the development of the electric battery. Late in life, he received the title of Count.

Honors

In honor of his work in the field of electricity, Napoleon made him a count in 1810; in 1815 the Emperor of Austria named him a professor of philosophy at Padova. Volta is buried in the city of Como in Italy; the Tempio Voltiano near Lake Como is a museum devoted to explaining his work; his original instruments and papers are on display there. The building appeared, along with his portrait, on Italian 10.000 lira banknote before the introduction of the euro.

Related Topics:
Electricity - Napoleon - 1810 - 1815 - Austria - Philosophy - Padova - Como - Italy - Lake Como - Lira - Euro

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In 1881 an important electrical unit, the volt, was named in his honor.

Related Topics:
1881 - Unit - Volt

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