Michael Faraday: Pioneer in Electricity and Magnetism Early Life:Michael Faraday, born on September 22, 1791, in Newington Butts, London, came from a humble background. His father, James Faraday, was a blacksmith and a member of the Sandemanian sect, a Christian group that emphasized simplicity and humility. Michael Faraday’s early life was marked by financial struggles,… Continue reading Biography of Famous Chemists Michael Faraday