At A Glance

Count Alessandro Giuseppe Antonio Anastasio Volta was among the leading scientists during the late 1700s. His works were of the utmost importance to mankind and all his inventions speak of his genius. Having dropped out of studies, he pursued the research of electricity, and achieved great success.

His consistent efforts and beneficial inventions earned him the title of Count, which was conferred upon him by Napoleon himself. The electric battery is one of the greatest inventions of Volta.

The fact that the unit of electricity has been termed Volt in honor of this scientist / inventor, speaks volumes of the deep respect earned by this great achiever of his time.