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Nikola Tesla

by Megan from Keller

"If you wish to understand the Universe, think of energy, frequency and vibration!"- Nikola Tesla

Nikola Tesla was born on July 10, 1856 in Smiljan, Lika. His father, Milutin Tesla, was a priest in the Serbian Orthodox. His mom, Duka Tesla, also worked in the Serbian Orthodox. He had a family is contained of 1 brother & 3 sisters.

Nikola Tesla's brother was killed in a horse accident. Supposedly they say that the reason that his brother died, is because that Nikola scared the horse he was riding. Nikola had a mental illness all through his lifetime. He accomplished to make the Tesla Coil that uses electricity to control. He also made one of the earliest x-rays.

Nikola Tesla died on January 7, 1943 at the age of 86, because of Coronary thrombosis. His remains are placed in a museum. Nikola Tesla is my hero because he is an inventor, & I love to invent things!

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Last edited 4/27/2013 12:00:00 AM

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