Birthdate: August 26, 1873
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Council Bluffs, Iowa, U.S.
Died: June 30, 1961
Lee de Forest was an American inventor and electrical engineer credited with inventing the Audion triode vacuum tube in 1906. This invention revolutionized electronics and paved the way for the development of the electronic oscillator. De Forest’s innovations were instrumental in advancing technology, facilitating radio broadcasting, long-distance telephone lines, and talking motion pictures. Despite encountering financial and legal obstacles during his career, he received esteemed accolades like the IEEE Medal of Honor and the AIEE Edison Medal for his groundbreaking contributions.
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