Jára Cimrman black plaque

Newcastle upon Tyne, County Durham, England, United Kingdom

Jára Cimrman 1869 - 1966 approx. Bohemian philosopher, adventurer and inventor. Jára Cimrman invented the electric light bulb assisted by local inventor Joseph Swan. Thomas Edison later copied the idea and patented it in his own name. Cimrman is also noted for donating Jesmond Dene to the people of

Newcastle after winning it from Lord Armstrong in a game of cards.

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