 Thomas Davenport (inventor)

Thomas Davenport, born on July 9, 1802, in Vermont, was an American blacksmith and inventor who is best known for his contributions to the development of the electric motor. He created the first practical direct current (DC) electric motor in the early 1830s, which laid the groundwork for the future of electrical engineering and technology. Davenport's motor utilized electromagnetism, which was a novel concept at the time.