Birthdate: November 29, 1849
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Lancaster, Lancashire, England
Died: April 18, 1945
John Ambrose Fleming, an English electrical engineer and physicist, is renowned for inventing the first thermionic valve or vacuum tube. His notable achievements include designing the radio transmitter for the first transatlantic radio transmission and establishing the right-hand rule in physics. Additionally, he played a significant role in founding the Evolution Protest Movement. Fleming, a devout Christian, generously contributed a substantial portion of his estate to Christian charities, particularly those aiding the less fortunate. Beyond his scientific endeavors, he was known for his proficiency in photography, watercolor painting, and his passion for climbing the Alps.
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