Joseph Wilson Swan ( 1828 - 1914 )

Birth: Sunderland, Durham, England (31 October 1828) Death: Overhill, Warlingham, Surrey (27 May 1914) Physicist, chemist and inventor, whowith Thomas Edison is credited with the invention of the electic lamp (light bulb) Education: MA ('honoris causa') Durham Honours: Kt 1904 Memberships: MIEE; FCS; FIC Membership: Fellow Election Date: 7/06/1894 Medals/Prizes: Hughes Medal 1904.