More Info →Hans Christian Oersted (b.1771 - d.1851)

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Description: Printed below portrait on original print - (b) Hans Christian Oersted (1771 – 1851) (Photo: Institution of Electrical Engineers)

Photo of print used for exhibition purposes – historical persons in the development of electricity & electrical engineering. Possibly reproduced by Mr J.F. Bryce.

Encyclopaedia Britannica gives date of birth as – 1777

Mr Hans Christian Oersted (b.1771 – d.1851) [sometimes spelt – Orsted] 1 B&W photo print

The unit of magnetic field strength, the “Oersted” is named in his honour. (Sometimes confused with the unit of magnetic induction, the “Gauss”). 1820 discovered magnetic needle is deflected by electric current flowing through a wire – which helped inspire the development of electromagnetic theory.

Photo of print used for exhibition purposes – historical persons in the development of electricity & electrical engineering. Possibly reproduced by Mr J.F. Bryce.

Encyclopaedia Britannica gives date of birth as – 1777

Any use of this image must be accompanied by the credit “Horowhenua Historical Society Inc.”