He discovered many things…read on to find out more about this amazing man. Michael Faraday was born on September 22, 1791 in London, England, UK and died on August 25 in 1867 at the age of 75. Early Life and Education. His father was a blacksmith who wasn't healthy at all. read more
Fact 1 Michael Faraday’s father was a poverty-stricken blacksmith who worked in the village of Newington in Surrey, England and the family hardly ever had enough to eat. Fact 2 Due to money constraints, Faraday had to leave school at the age of 13. read more
Michael Faraday was a British Citizen, born in London in 1791. In 1821, he proved that magnetism that was created by an electric current could set a magnet in motion. Putting the theory of electric induction into practical use, he made the very first dynamo which was used in electricity generation. read more