Carl August von Steinheil
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Carl August von Steinheil (12 October 1801 – 14 September 1870) was a German physicist, inventor, engineer and astronomer.
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Carl August von Steinheil | |
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Born | (1801-10-12)12 October 1801 |
Died | 14 September 1870(1870-09-14) (aged 68) Munich, Bavaria |
Resting place | Alter Südfriedhof, Munich 48.127222°N 11.565°E / 48.127222; 11.565 |
Citizenship | German |
Alma mater | University of Erlangen |
Known for | Steinheil doublet Earth-return telegraph Ground (electricity) |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Astronomy, Physics, Engineering, Mathematics |
Institutions | University of Munich Austrian Trade Ministry C. A. Steinheil & Söhne Deutsch-Österreichischer Telegraphenverein Trade Ministry of Bavaria |
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