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Zénobe Gramme

1826–1901 · Electrical Engineering

Lifespan
1826–1901
Field
Electrical Engineering
Nationality
Belgian

Known For

The first dynamo that produced smooth direct current at useful power, in 1871 — and, discovered by accident at a Vienna exhibition, ran as a motor when fed current.

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