Giovanni Caselli
Italian abbot, physicist and inventor (1815-1891) · Italy · On the map · Scientists · Died at 76
Giovanni Caselli was an Italian priest, inventor, and physicist. He studied electricity and magnetism as a child which led to his invention of the pantelegraph, the forerunner of the fax machine. The world's first practical operating facsimile machine ("fax") system put into use was by Caselli.
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About this person
He had worldwide patents on his system. His technology idea was further developed into today's analog television.
Country
Italy
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1815 to 1891 · aged 76
