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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greece | 4 | 7.25 | 0.17% | +10% | 10,423,054 | 19,811 | $190,000 | 361$ |
| Venezuela | 2 | 9.00 | 0.11% | +0% | 28,435,943 | 30,875 | $48,000 | 52$ |
| Peru | 1 | 9.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 32,971,846 | 14,097 | $230,000 | 98$ |
| Croatia | 1 | 9.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 4,105,267 | 1,539 | $68,000 | 25$ |
| Tunisia | 1 | 9.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 11,818,619 | 8,981 | $45,000 | 34$ |
| Totals | 9 | 87,754,729 | 75,303 | $581,000 | 570$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
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Tunisia:
Nikola Tesla is considered one of the most prolific inventors of his time with nearly 900 inventions.
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Croatia:
Nikola Tesla is mentioned as one of the figures who used visualization techniques.
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Greece:
Nikola Tesla is referenced in relation to Larry Page's lesson about legacy.
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Greece:
Nikola Tesla is referenced in relation to Larry Page's ambitions.
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Greece:
Nikola Tesla is referenced in relation to a lesson learned by Larry Page.
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Venezuela:
The patent for the radio was awarded to Nikola Tesla, who had previously contributed 17 patents used by Marconi.
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Venezuela:
Nikola Tesla is a notable figure in the history of American migration, showcasing the impact of talent and innovation.
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Greece:
Nikola Tesla is a renowned inventor whose biography inspired Larry Page.
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Peru:
Nikola Tesla is the namesake of the Tesla company.
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Serbia:
Nikola Tesla was a close friend of Sevastijan Dabović and financially supported him for a time.
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