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Willoughby Smith

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Willoughby Smith

Birth
Oxton, Newark and Sherwood District, Nottinghamshire, England
Death
17 Jul 1891 (aged 63)
Camden Town, London Borough of Camden, Greater London, England
Burial
Highgate, London Borough of Camden, Greater London, England Add to Map
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Electrical Engineer

Willoughby Smith discovered the photoconductivity of the element selenium, which led to the invention of photoelectric cells used in the earliest television systems.
Electrical Engineer

Willoughby Smith discovered the photoconductivity of the element selenium, which led to the invention of photoelectric cells used in the earliest television systems.

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In Memory Of
Anne Smith
Died May 19th 1891.
Aged 63 Years.

Willoughby Smith
Electrician
Died July 17th 1891.
Aged 63 Years.

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Grave of Willoughby Smith of Highgate

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  • Created by: afraydknot
  • Added: Feb 6, 2012
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/84593083/willoughby-smith: accessed ), memorial page for Willoughby Smith (6 Apr 1828–17 Jul 1891), Find a Grave Memorial ID 84593083, citing Highgate Cemetery East, Highgate, London Borough of Camden, Greater London, England; Maintained by afraydknot (contributor 47194931).