Oliver Heaviside
1850–1925 (age 75)
Biography
Oliver Heaviside was an engineer whose brilliant work in electromagnetism, telegraphy, and the development of operational calculus revolutionized electrical engineering and theoretical physics. Despite facing significant challenges in his career, he persevered, leaving a legacy of groundbreaking insights that continue to inform modern science.
He rests at Paignton Cemetery, where his ingenuity and independent spirit are remembered with gratitude by scientists and enthusiasts who continue to build on the foundation he laid.