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Siemens, Werner von
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A celebrated German electrician and inventor, born at Lenthe, Hanover; served in the Prussian artillery, and rendered valuable services in developing the telegraphic system of Prussia; patented a process for electro-plating in gold and silver, and was the first to employ electricity in exploding submarine mines; retired from the army in 1849, and along with Halske established a business in Berlin for telegraphic and electrical apparatus, which has become notable throughout the world, having branches in several cities; made many contributions to electrical science; was ennobled in 1888 (1816-1892).
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Wood, James, ed. Entry for 'Siemens, Werner von'. The Nuttall Encyclopedia. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/nut/s/siemens-werner-von.html. Frederick Warne & Co Ltd. London. 1900.
Wood, James, ed. Entry for 'Siemens, Werner von'. The Nuttall Encyclopedia. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/nut/s/siemens-werner-von.html. Frederick Warne & Co Ltd. London. 1900.
