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Wilhelm Hellesen

Danish inventor (1836-1892) · Denmark · On the map · Scientists · Died at 56

Frederik Louis Wilhelm Hellesen was a Danish inventor and industrialist. In 1887 he designed what is thought to be the first dry cell battery based on the Leclanché cell design.

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A typical day, 30 days to 17 August 2026

The middle day of the days counted, so one week of news cannot move it. The line under it is the last 60 days, one point a day.

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Country
Denmark
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1836 to 1892 · aged 56