Where Did Faraday Go to School?

Faraday (1791—1867) was an English scientist who studied electromagnetism and electrochemistry and was completely self-taught. Being born the third of four children of a blacksmith just outside of London, England, he had no formal schooling beyond basic reading, writing, and math, and never went to college.

What is Faraday famous for?

Best known for his work on electricity and electrochemistry, Faraday proposed the laws of electrolysis. He also discovered benzene and other hydrocarbons. As a young man in London, Michael Faraday attended science lectures by the great Sir Humphry Davy.

Why is Michael Faraday the father of electricity?

He's been called the "father of electricity," (Nikola Tesla and Thomas Edison also wear that crown) and his appetite for experimenting knew no bounds. ... Faraday discovered laws of electromagnetism, invented the first electric motor, and built the first electric generator—paving the way for our mechanized age.