When was Guglielmo Marconi born?

Guglielmo Marconi was born on 25 April 1874 in Bologna.

What positions has Guglielmo Marconi held?

Positions held by Guglielmo Marconi include: senator of the Kingdom of Italy (1914–1937).

Where did Guglielmo Marconi study?

Guglielmo Marconi was educated at University of Bologna.

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Guglielmo Marconi

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Italian inventor and radio pioneer (1874–1937)

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Guglielmo Giovanni Maria Marconi, 1st Marquess, was an Italian radio-frequency engineer, inventor, and politician known for his creation of a practical radio wave-based wireless telegraph system. This led to his being largely credited as the inventor of radio and sharing the 1909 Nobel Prize in Physics with Ferdinand Braun "in recognition of their contributions to the development of wireless telegraphy." His work laid the foundation for the development of radio, television, and all modern wireless communication systems.

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Born: 25 April 1874 wd
Place of birth: Bologna wd
Died: 20 July 1937 wd
Place of death: Rome wd
Citizenship: Kingdom of Italy wd
Occupation: physicist, engineer, politician, businessperson, inventor, scientist wd
Political party: National Fascist Party (since 1923) wd
Education: University of Bologna wd
Spouse: Beatrice Marconi, Maria Cristina Bezzi-Scali wd

Positions held wd

senator of the Kingdom of Italy (30 December 1914 – 20 July 1937)

Awards wd

Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order
Nobel Prize in Physics (1909)
John Fritz Medal (1923)
IEEE Medal of Honor (1920)
Wilhelm Exner Medal (1934)
Matteucci Medal (1901)
New Jersey Hall of Fame (2009)
National Inventors Hall of Fame (1975)
Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class
Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts
Albert Medal (1914)
Franklin Medal (1918)
Medalla Plus Ultra (1928)
Edison Medal
Grand cross of the Civil Order of Alfonso XII (1912)

Questions

When was Guglielmo Marconi born?: Guglielmo Marconi was born on 25 April 1874 in Bologna.
What positions has Guglielmo Marconi held?: Positions held by Guglielmo Marconi include: senator of the Kingdom of Italy (1914–1937).
Where did Guglielmo Marconi study?: Guglielmo Marconi was educated at University of Bologna.

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