a Hungarian-American biophysicist and scientist who was known as the "Sun Queen"
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.
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
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.
Telkes is best known for developing the solar distiller and the first residential solar heating system.
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Some of her Inventions
Some of her Inventions
Dr Telkes invented first effective solar ovens, solar heating systems, and a solar water distillation device to purify saltwater.
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
Google created a Doodle in honour of Dr Telkes on the occasion of her 122nd birthday
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