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Alessandro Volta
Italian chemist and physicist (1745–1827).
The record
Alessandro Volta was an Italian chemist and physicist. Born on 18 February 1745 in Como, Volta died on 5 March 1827 in Como at the age of 82.
Positions held include senator (1809–1814). Honours include Copley Medal, Knight of the Legion of Honour and Fellow of the Royal Society, among 4 recorded.
With a Wikipedia article in 117 languages, Alessandro Volta is No. 7,366 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 18 February 1745, Como
- Died
- 5 March 1827, Como (aged 82)
- Country
- Duchy of Milan
- Known as
- Physicist, inventor, academic
- Field
- Science
- Languages
- Italian, Latin
- Children
- 2
- Wikipedia editions
- 117
Did you know
64
Was 64 when first senator (1809).
82
Lived to 82.
18 Feb
Shares a birthday with Toni Morrison and John Travolta.
17
One of 17 people in the Index born in Como, with Pliny the Younger.
117
Has a Wikipedia article in 117 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- 1809–1814Senator
Connections
Alessandro Volta
- SpouseTeresa Pellegrino
- ChildZanino Volta
- ChildLuigi Volta
Honours and works
Awards
- Copley Medal1794
- Knight of the Legion of Honour1805
- Fellow of the Royal Society
- Order of the Iron Crown (Kingdom of Italy)
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