Vladimir Zworykin

Profession: Inventor

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Biography: A foremost figure in the history of television, Zworykin invented the cathode ray tube system, which we know as CRT television.

He played a role in the practical development of television from the early thirties, including charge storage-type tubes, infrared image tubes and the electron microscope.

Born: July 29, 1888
Birthplace: Murom, Russian Empire

Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Leo

Died: July 29, 1982 (aged 94)
Cause of Death: Natural causes