John Ambrose Fleming

Sir John Ambrose Fleming (sometimes also listed as Ambrose J. Fleming, November 29, 1849 - April 18, 1945) was an English electrical engineer and physicist. He was born John Ambrose Fleming on November 29 1849 to James and Mary Anne Fleming at Lancaster, Lancashire and baptised February 11 1850.

Early years

Fleming was born in Lancaster and educated at University College School, London and UCL. Lecturer at a number of universities including Cambridge, Nottingham and UCL. Consultant to the Marconi Wireless Telegraph Company, Swan, Ferranti, Edison Telephone and later the Edison Electric Light Company.

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Lancaster - University College School - UCL - Cambridge - Nottingham - Marconi - Ferranti

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In 1892 Fleming presented an important paper on transformer theory to the Institution of Electrical Engineers in London.

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1892 - Transformer - Institution of Electrical Engineers - London

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