John Baird (Scottish inventor)

John Baird was a Scottish inventor best known for his pioneering work in television technology. Born in 1888, he demonstrated the first working television system in the early 1920s, transmitting moving images and shadows. Baird's innovations included the first public demonstration of television and the first televised transmission of a human face. He faced many challenges, including skepticism from experts, but his dedication laid the groundwork for modern television. Baird’s contributions are crucial to our understanding of visual media today, and he is often referred to as the "father of television."