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Alessandra Volta 1769
When he turned 14 he wnted to becom a physicist. He began to studdy electricity and published 2 books -
Alessandro Volta 1745
Alessandro Volta was born in Como,Northern Itly -
Alessandra Volta 1774
Volta was appointed director of the Royal School in Como. The next year he became a professor of Physics. -
Alessandra Volta 1776
While visiting Local swamps he observed a 'mystery gas ' -
Alessandra Volta 1778
Volta became known in sientific circles. He was appointed professor of Physics. A pasition he hld ofr more than 40 years. -
Alessandra Volta 1797
He thought the solution in the legs made a conection brttween the two metals. He demonstrated using a coin and some foil placed on the tongue -
Alessandra Volta 1800
This led him to develop his voltaic pile (the first electric battery). He demonstrated that the combination of different metals and solutions could produce an electric current. -
Alessandra Volta
Volta retired to his family home in Como -
Alessandra Volta 1827
Volta died in this year. The term ' Volta ' is based on his name
