Born: 22 September 1791 · Died: 25 August 1867 · Age at death: 75
How old was Michael Faraday when he died?
Michael Faraday died aged 75. He was born on 22 September 1791 and died on 25 August 1867.
Self-taught English scientist who discovered electromagnetic induction and built the first electric motor and dynamo
Did you know?Despite having very little formal education, he became one of the most influential figures in the history of science.
Quick facts
Date of birth22 September 1791
Date of death25 August 1867
Age at death75
NationalityBritish
BirthplaceNewington Butts, United Kingdom
Occupationphysicist, chemist, inventor
Editor's Take:
Faraday is proof that genius does not need a privileged start. The son of a blacksmith, he left school early and educated himself while working as a bookbinder's apprentice, reading the books he bound. After attending lectures by the chemist Humphry Davy, he became his assistant at the Royal Institution and went on to outshine his mentor. His discovery of electromagnetic induction, generating electricity with a moving magnet, laid the foundations of electric motors and generators. He also started the Royal Institution Christmas Lectures for young people, a tradition that continues today.
Key Milestones
1813: Becomes Humphry Davy's assistant
1821: Demonstrates electromagnetic rotation
1825: Discovers benzene
1831: Discovers electromagnetic induction
Michael Faraday (22 September 1791 – 25 August 1867) was an English chemist and physicist who contributed vastly to the study of electrochemistry and electromagnetism. His main discoveries include the principles underlying electromagnetic induction, diamagnetism, and electrolysis.
Michael Faraday's birthday is September 22. He was born on September 22, 1791 in Newington Butts, United Kingdom.
How old was Michael Faraday when he died?
Michael Faraday died on August 25, 1867, aged 75.
Who shares a birthday with Michael Faraday?
Famous people who share Michael Faraday's September 22 birthday include Andrea Bocelli, Chen-ning Yang, Ségolène Royal, Isaac Herzog and Saul Perlmutter.
