About Nikola Tesla

Nikola Tesla (1856–1943) was a Serbian-American inventor, engineer, and futurist best known for his contributions to the development of alternating current (AC) electrical systems. A true pioneer of electrical engineering, Tesla envisioned and created innovations far ahead of his time — from wireless energy transmission to the foundations of modern radio. Tesla immigrated to the United States in 1884 and worked briefly with Thomas Edison before pursuing his own vision of an AC-based power grid. His designs eventually became the standard, revolutionizing the global energy landscape. Although often underappreciated during his lifetime, Tesla’s legacy has grown immensely. Today, he’s celebrated as a symbol of genius, creativity, and boundless imagination — a man whose ideas continue to shape the modern world.

Highlights of Tesla’s Life:

• Born: July 10, 1856, in Smiljan (now Croatia)
• Developed the Tesla Coil in 1891
• Held over 300 patents across 26 countries
• Dreamed of wireless electricity and global free energy
• Died: January 7, 1943, in New York City