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7 Jan, 1943

Nikola Tesla dies age 86

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Tesla dies quietly and alone of coronary thrombosis at age 86. He is found dead in his bed by the maid.

10 Jul, 1856

Nikola Tesla born in Smiljan, Croatia

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Tesla is born and christened by a Serbian Orthodox priest. His parents are Đuka and Milutin Tesla and he has five siblings. Upon the night of his birth there is heavy lightning and the midwife remarks that

He’ll be a child of the storm

To which his mother replies:

No, of light