Nicholas Callan
(1799-1864)

Professor of Natural Philosophy, inventor of the induction coil, and inventor

Died aged c. 65

Father Nicholas Joseph Callan (22 December 1799 – 10 January 1864) was an Irish priest and scientist from Darver, County Louth, Ireland. He was Professor of Natural Philosophy in Maynooth College in County Kildare from 1834, and is best known for his work on the induction coil.

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Maynooth, Ireland

Revd Nicholas Callan 1799 - 1864 Professor of Natural Philosophy at Maynooth College inventor of the induction coil carried out his research in this building between the years 1826 - 1864

St Patrick's College, Maynooth, Co. Kildare (Stoyte House), Maynooth, Ireland where they carried out his research in this building (1826-1864)