Volta at the French Academy
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Volta at the French Academy
Volta addressing the French Academy of Sciences in the presence of Napoleon Bonaparte. In 1800 Volta invented the Voltaic Pile. He was invited to Paris to demonstrate his invention. During 1801 he gave a series of lectures to the Institute of France which became the French Academy of Science. These were attended by Napoleon Bonaparte. A gold medal was struck to honour Volta.Napoleon awarded him a pension and made him a Count. In 1802 Volta was elected one of eight foreign associates of the Academy. Bonaparte instituted the Volta Prize awarded by the French Government for scientific achievements in electricity. Recipients of the prize include Humphry Davy, Heinrich Ruhmkorff, Zenobe Gramme and Alexander Bell. Bell used his prize money to create institutions in the United States including the Volta Bureau which later became the Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf
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1801 Academy Of Sciences France Gold Medal Humphry Davy Napoleon Volta Voltaic Pile Bonaparte Gramme Institute Of France
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This print captures the historic moment when Alessandro Volta, renowned Italian physicist and inventor of the Voltaic Pile, addresses the esteemed French Academy of Sciences in Paris. The year was 1801, and Napoleon Bonaparte himself graced the occasion with his presence. Impressed by Volta's groundbreaking invention, Napoleon awarded him a pension and bestowed upon him the title of Count. Volta's lectures at the Institute of France, which later became known as the French Academy of Science, were attended by luminaries such as Napoleon Bonaparte. In recognition of his remarkable contributions to science, a prestigious gold medal was struck in his honor. The impact of Volta's work extended far beyond his time. Inspired by his achievements and motivated by receiving the coveted Volta Prize established by Bonaparte for scientific advancements in electricity, notable scientists like Humphry Davy, Heinrich Ruhmkorff, Zenobe Gramme, and Alexander Bell pursued their own breakthroughs in this field. Alexander Graham Bell utilized his prize money to establish institutions across America dedicated to furthering scientific knowledge. One such institution was the renowned Volta Bureau (later renamed as Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf), which played an instrumental role in advancing communication technology for individuals with hearing impairments. This remarkable photograph from Science Photo Library serves as a testament to both Alessandro Volta's pioneering spirit and Napoleon Bonaparte's recognition of scientific excellence during this transformative period in history.
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