David Edward Hughes

Deceased Person

1831 – 1900

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Who was David Edward Hughes?

David Edward Hughes, was a Welsh-American scientist and musician. Hughes invented the first working radio communication system, the first semiconductor diode crystal radio receiver, the first teleprinter modem, and the first microphone. He was also a harpist, and a professor of music.

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Born
May 16, 1831
Bala
Nationality
  • United States of America
  • United Kingdom
Died
Jan 22, 1900
London

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on July 23, 2013

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