About Ferdinand Kovačević
Lived 1838 – 1913 (aged 74–75). Ferdinand Kovačević was an Austrian engineer.
Ferdinand Kovačević (21 April 1838– 27 May 1913) was an inventor, engineer, and pioneer in telegraphy who originated from Gospić (actually near Smiljan) in modern-day Croatia. He invented the duplex connection of telegraphic transmission, patented in 1876 in Vienna and Budapest.
He died in Zagreb on 27 May 1913.
His son was the painter, Ferdo Kovačević.
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Who was Ferdinand Kovačević?
Croatian engineer and inventor
When was Ferdinand Kovačević born?
Ferdinand Kovačević was born in 1838.
When did Ferdinand Kovačević die?
Ferdinand Kovačević died in 1913 in Zagreb.
What was Ferdinand Kovačević's occupation?
Ferdinand Kovačević was an engineer.
What nationality was Ferdinand Kovačević?
Ferdinand Kovačević was Austrian.
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