Karl Ferdinand
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Karl Ferdinand Net Worth

Karl Ferdinand was a German physicist born on June 6, 1850. He is best known for inventing the cathode ray tube, which was a major breakthrough in the development of television. He also made significant contributions to wireless communication technology. His work laid the foundation for the modern television and radio.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day June 6, 1850
Birth Place Germany
Age 169 YEARS OLD
Died On Apr 20, 1918 (age 67)
Birth Sign Gemini

💰 Net worth: $4.1 billion (2024)

About

German Physicist who invented the cathode ray tube and contributed to wireless communication Technology.

Before Fame

He already had an important teaching post at a local college at just 30 years of age.

Trivia

His invention made television and radio possible.

Family Life

He came from a family of modest means and took up teaching on his father's advice because it was a reliable profession.

Associated With

His ideas for radio were borrowed by Guglielmo Marconi for Marconi's research into radio. This was by Marconi's own admission.

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