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Søren Christian ØRsted

Born

23 February 1787

Died

9 March 1851 (aged 64)

Awards

Order of the DannebrogDanish Academy of Sciences member

Legacy

Symbol of national technological progress in Denmark and played a key role in the industrialization of Scandinavia.

Known for

First modern electric car • Rechargeable battery technology • Early form of solar cells

Occupation

Engineer • inventor

Nationality

Denmark

Significance

Pioneered renewable energy technology in the early 19th century

Place of birth

Rudkøbing, Denmark

Søren Christian ØRsted