Werner von Siemens was born in Obergut, near Hanover, Germany, in 18 16. Hanover was under British control because of the war. His father longed for king of thailand and rented Menzendorf in the territory of a marquis. Siemens and his brothers and sisters spent their childhood here. After grandpa died, grandma came to live with them. She was responsible for teaching children to read and write, and also taught them to recite many poems to enhance their memory. Later, my father personally taught them the outline of world history and folklore. His lecture was rich in content, novel and unique, which laid the foundation for Siemens' later world outlook.
At the age of 0, Siemens 165438+ entered the municipal middle school in a small town near Menzendorf. A mentor hired by his father made a decisive turning point in his teenage life, that is, a college student in a seminary, Shi Peng Hobe. He awakened Siemens' tireless happiness and enterprise in useful work.
Later, Siemens went to Lubeck Liberal Arts Middle School to study. In the seventh grade, he stopped learning Greek, but asked someone to teach mathematics and geodesy to prepare for entering the Berlin Institute of Architecture. Later, he heard that the tuition was very expensive, and the teacher who taught him geodesy gave him an idea to persuade him to join the Prussian army, where he could learn the same subjects in the School of Architecture. So Siemens, 18 years old, bid farewell to liberal arts middle school and went to Berlin to join the army alone.
At that time, there were already many soldiers waiting for the call in the artillery engineering college, so after many twists and turns, he joined the artillery unit first. After six months of training, he was promoted to first class. 1In the autumn of 835, Siemens finally got his wish and went to the Berlin United Artillery Academy to study. The three years spent in the college can be said to be the happiest time in Siemens' life. He successfully passed the three exams of reserve officer, officer and artillery officer and became an officer. At the same time, he spent a lot of time on scientific research.
1840, Siemens' research work was interrupted because he was held in a fortress in magdeburg. Fortunately, life in prison is not so rigid, so he can set up a small laboratory in his cell and spend all his time doing research. The god of luck came here. He achieved amazing success in the electrolysis experiment, plating a teaspoon with gold. He was so happy that he even forgot that he was in prison. During his imprisonment, he improved the method of gold plating, drafted a patent application and obtained a Prussian patent for five years. Later, the king signed a pardon, and he regained his freedom.
Soon, he was sent to serve in the artillery factory in Berlin. There, Siemens signed a contract with a zinc-white steel plant, which used his patented technology to establish a gold-plated and silver-plated department, which was the first such manufacturing department in Germany.
After graduating from school, Siemens' younger brother William joined his fledgling career. William successfully sold the British patent for gold and silver plating and moved to the United States to develop his career.
1844, Siemens was lucky enough to visit the first French industrial exposition held in Paris and was greatly inspired. After returning to Berlin, he carefully reviewed his research career and decided to give up his previous inventions and engage in rigorous academic work.
1845, Siemens published several important scientific papers; The next year, his interest turned to the telegraph business-it was his research in this field that made him famous in history. 1847, in order to find a completely durable insulating material, Siemens wrapped copper wire with hot glue and made an insulated wire. In the same year, the first long underground telegraph line appeared in the world, which was laid with this kind of wire.
This success has strengthened Siemens' determination to devote itself to the telegraph industry. 1847, Siemens established a telegraph equipment factory in partnership with others, which developed rapidly and soon set up semicolons in the capitals of many European countries.
During the 1848 European Revolution, Siemens participated in some political and military activities, but that was not his interest. As soon as peace was restored, he returned to Berlin to continue his research work.
Since then, Siemens has devoted more energy to research and eventually became the world-famous "father of electronics and electricity" in Germany. 1 852 65438+1October1,36-year-old Siemens married Mathilde drummond. The following year, the eldest son Arnold was born. 1855, the second son William was born. Mathilde died of illness after giving birth to two children for Siemens. 1869, Siemens married Miss Antoine. Their son Hertha was born in 1870. 1872, Siemens' youngest son came to the world. After the sons grew up, Siemens, who got married and had children, enjoyed family happiness in his later years.
1890, Siemens handed over the leadership of the company to his younger brother Carl and his sons Arnold and William, completing the power transfer of the company. 189265438+On February 6th, Siemens died in Charlottenburg at the age of 76.