Nikola Tesla
Nikola Tesla was a Serbian-American inventor, electrical engineer, mechanical engineer, and futurist best known for his contributions to the design of the modern alternating current (AC) electricity supply system. Born on July 10, 1856, in Smiljan, Croatia, he emigrated to the United States in 1884. Tesla's groundbreaking inventions include the Tesla coil, induction motor, and various forms of wireless communication. He was also a visionary, anticipating technologies such as wireless energy transmission and robotics. Despite facing numerous challenges, including financial difficulties and competition from contemporaries like Thomas Edison, Tesla's innovative spirit and commitment to advancing technology have left an enduring legacy. His philosophies on health and well-being, emphasizing discipline and proper nutrition, continue to inspire many today.
Born on Jul 10, 1856 (168 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Croatia | 2 | 6.50 | 0.10% | +0% | 4,105,267 | 4,239 | $68,000 | 70$ |
| Switzerland | 1 | 9.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 5,635 | $700,000 | 456$ |
| Serbia | 1 | 8.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 8,737,371 | 4,485 | $55,000 | 28$ |
| Australia | 1 | 7.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 25,499,884 | 13,386 | $1,380,000 | 724$ |
| Ireland | 1 | 5.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 5,030,000 | 2,643 | $5,100 | 3$ |
| North Macedonia | 1 | 9.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 2,083,374 | 1,990 | $12,800 | 12$ |
| Totals | 7 | 54,110,518 | 32,378 | $2,220,900 | 1,293$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
North Macedonia:
Nikola Tesla discusses his vision for the future in an article published in 1937.
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Croatia:
The article mentions a person referred to as Tesla in the context of blaming him for issues at ZagrebParkinga.
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Croatia:
Nikola Tesla is credited with the first maritime drone.
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Switzerland:
Nikola Tesla's technology is referenced as the basis for how alternating current is generated.
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Australia:
Nikola Tesla was said to exist on three hours of sleep.
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Ireland:
Nikola Tesla is referenced regarding his good ideas that were allegedly taken by Thomas Edison.
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Serbia:
Tesla is one of the figures depicted in Peranović's drawings.
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Colombia:
Nikola Tesla is referenced as a person who engaged in moments of silence to foster new ideas.
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Venezuela:
Nikola Tesla is mentioned as announcing his professional services as a consulting engineer and electrician.
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Croatia:
The article mentions that the location is near the birthplace of Nikola Tesla, a significant tourist attraction.
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