Guglielmo Marconi was an Italian inventor born in 1874 who is considered the father of radio. He successfully transmitted the first radio signals over long distances, including the first transatlantic radio transmission in 1901. For his achievements in radio communication, Marconi received numerous honors and awards, including the 1909 Nobel Prize in Physics which he shared with Karl Braun.

1. Guglielmo MarconiGuglielmo Marconi
April 25, 1874-April 25, 1874-
JulyJuly 20, 193720, 1937
“Every day sees humanity more
victorious in the struggle with
space and time.”

2. Marconi’s LifeMarconi’s Life
 Born April 25, 1874 in Bologna, ItalyBorn April 25, 1874 in Bologna, Italy
 Italian-Irish ethnicityItalian-Irish ethnicity
 Family was well off (mother was theFamily was well off (mother was the
granddaughter of the owner of a largegranddaughter of the owner of a large
Irish whiskey company)Irish whiskey company)
 Married twice(1905, 1927)Married twice(1905, 1927)
 One son+ two daughters (first wife) andOne son+ two daughters (first wife) and
one daughter (second wife)one daughter (second wife)

3. AchievementsAchievements
 Successfully sent wireless signalsSuccessfully sent wireless signals
over the English Channel(1899),over the English Channel(1899),
then over the Atlantic Ocean(1901)then over the Atlantic Ocean(1901)
 Established long distanceEstablished long distance
communicationcommunication
 Father of radioFather of radio
One of Marconi’s inventions

4. Awards ReceivedAwards Received
 1909-Nobel Prize in Physics (shared1909-Nobel Prize in Physics (shared
with Karl Braun)with Karl Braun)
 Albert Medal of the Royal Society ofAlbert Medal of the Royal Society of
ArtsArts
 John Fritz MedalJohn Fritz Medal
 Kelvin MedalKelvin Medal

5. Other Awards/AccomplishmentsOther Awards/Accomplishments
 1902-Grand Cross of the Order of1902-Grand Cross of the Order of
the Crown of Italythe Crown of Italy
 1903-The Freedom of the City of1903-The Freedom of the City of
RomeRome
 1905-Was created Chevalier of the1905-Was created Chevalier of the
Civil Order of SavoyCivil Order of Savoy
 1929-Received hereditary title of1929-Received hereditary title of
MarcheseMarchese

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