Hans Christian Ørsted
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Hans Christian Ørsted was a prominent Danish physicist and chemist, most renowned for discovering the relationship between electricity and magnetism, which laid the groundwork for the field of electromagnetism. His groundbreaking experiment in 1820 demonstrated that an electric current could influence a magnetic compass, marking a significant advancement in scientific understanding. Ørsted's work not only contributed to physics but also resonated within the realms of philosophy and natural sciences, where he sought to unify the principles of nature.
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Deens
Geboortedatum
August 14, 1777
Geboorteplaats
Radsted, Sjaelland, Denmark
Sterfdatum
March 9, 1851
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