Mihajlo Pupin

1858–1935 (age 77)

Inventor/Physicist

Biography

Mihajlo Pupin was an inventor and physicist whose pioneering work on long-distance telephony and electrical transmission reshaped early communication networks. His ingenuity bridged continents, and his patents helped make telegraph and telephone systems more reliable and far-reaching.

Beyond his scientific achievements, Pupin supported education and philanthropy, honoring his heritage while inspiring future engineers, and his grave at Woodlawn Cemetery marks the resting place of a towering innovator.