Charles Wheatstone was a British scientist and inventor born on February 6, 1802. He is best known for his contributions to the field of electricity and for inventing the Wheatstone bridge, a device used to measure electrical resistance. Wheatstone's work laid the foundation for advancements in electrical engineering and telecommunications. In addition to his work with the Wheatstone bridge, he also contributed to the development of the telegraph and the stereoscope, which creates a three-dimensional effect from two images. Wheatstone's innovations significantly impacted the fields of science and technology, making him a prominent figure in the 19th century.