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Born
Philo Taylor Farnsworth was born in Indian Creek, near Beaver, Utah. -
Moved to Idaho
He moved to Idaho with his family, where he worked on and imporved the power plant on his farm, later winning an award. -
Started High School
A freshman at just 14, Philo was a challenging student. The teachers found him brilliant. He was very intelligent. -
Invention Idea
Farnsworth formulates the idea for his invention. -
Father Dies
Farnsworth's father passed away. He dropped out of college and worked many jobs to support his family. -
Gets Married
He marries Elma "Pem" Gardner. They move to California. -
Files Patents
He files patents for televsion. Also, he tests a working, successful system in San Francisco. -
Granted Two Patents!
Philo is given patents for both his television camera and receiver. -
RCA Loses Case
The Radio Corporation of America sued Farnsworth. It was a false case, and they lost. -
RCA Pays to Use Patents
The Radio Corporation of America pays $1,000,000 to use Philo's patents. -
Sells Company
Philo sells the company to the International Telephone and Telegraph Company. He becomes more and more depressed, and an alcoholic. -
Dies
Farsnworth dies of emphysema in Salt Lake City and is buried in Provo. -
Hall of Fame
He is inducted into the National Inventor's Hall of Fame. -
100 Greatest Scientists and Thinkers
He is named one of the 100 Greatest Scientists and Thinkers of the 20th century by Time Magazine.
