a Hungarian-American biophysicist and scientist who was known as the "Sun Queen"

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Hometown

Hometown

Telkes was born in Budapest, Hungary on December 12, 1900. And moved into United states in 1925 where she settled there after.

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Important Dates

Important Dates

Telkes was born in Budapest, Hungary on December 12, 1900 and passed away there on December 2, 1995

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Known For

Known For

Telkes   is best known for developing the solar distiller and the first residential solar heating system.

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Some of her Inventions

Dr Telkes invented  first effective solar ovens, solar heating systems, and a solar water distillation device to purify saltwater.

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Google created a Doodle in honour of Dr Telkes on the occasion of her 122nd birthday

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