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Samuel Morse
(27 Apr 1791 - 2 Apr 1872)
American inventor who is
famous for developing the Morse Code (1838) and independently
perfecting an electric telegraph (1832-35). He spent the first part of
his life as a portrait artist, and did not turn to science until 1832.
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"What hath God
wrought" written in the dots and dashes of Morse Code
-- Samuel Morse
Message transmitted to inaugurate the first U.S. telegraph line on 24
May 1844.
The biblical text, from Numbers, 23:23, was selected by Annie
Ellsworth,
daughter of the Commissioner of Patents.
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See also:
- Quotations by Samuel Morse
- Today in Science History entry for birth date of Samuel Morse on 27 Apr 1791
- Today in Science History entry for transmission of inaugural telegraph message on 24 May 1844
