Georg Simon Ohm
1789–1854 (age 65)
Biography
Georg Simon Ohm (1789–1854) was a groundbreaking German physicist whose fundamental discoveries in electrical science revolutionized the field. His formulation of Ohm's Law established the relationship between electrical current, voltage, and resistance, providing the mathematical foundation for electrical engineering and physics that remains essential to the discipline today.
Ohm's scientific achievements earned him international recognition and secured his place among the most important physicists of the 19th century. He was buried in the Alter Südfriedhof in Munich, a cemetery that honored many of Bavaria's most distinguished scholars and scientists. His legacy continues to influence electrical science and engineering worldwide.