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November 29, 1849
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April 18, 1945
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00000000837034730
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OL4346032A0
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Famous for discovering the right-hand rule used in physical electromagnetism and for inventing the diode (vacuum tube). Having no children, he donated most of his real estate to Christian charities after his death to help the poor.
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John Ambrose Fleming was born on November 29, 1849, in Lancaster, Lancashire. As a physicist, engineer, and inventor, Fleming is known for discovering the right-hand rule used in physical electromagnetism and for inventing the diode, or vacuum tube.
Fleming was educated at Lancaster Royal Grammar School, St John's College, Cambridge, and University College London (UCL). His doctoral advisor was Frederick Guthrie.
John Ambrose Fleming held citizenship in the United Kingdom and eventually died in Sidmouth on April 18, 1945. Without any children, Fleming chose to donate most of his estate to Christian charities after his death, with the aim of assisting the poor.
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