Lars Magnus Ericsson
Swedish inventor who founded the telephone company Ericsson
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- 80 yrs
- 1846 – 1926
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Lars Magnus Ericsson was a Swedish inventor and entrepreneur who founded a telegraph repair workshop in Stockholm in 1876 that became Ericsson, one of the world’s largest makers of telephone and mobile-network equipment.
Biography
Background
Ericsson grew up on a farm, worked in mines and as a mechanic, and trained at instrument makers in Stockholm and abroad with government scholarships.
Workshop
In 1876 he opened a workshop repairing telegraph instruments. He began making telephones, improving on Bell’s and Siemens’s designs, and by the 1880s exported them widely.
Design
His telephones, including the famous “Eiffel Tower” desk set, were known for quality and style.
Retirement
He retired in 1900 and spent his later years farming. The company grew into a global telecoms leader. He died in 1926.
Timeline
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1846
Born in Värmskog, Värmland, Sweden
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1876
Opens his workshop
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1878
Begins making telephones
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1892
“Eiffel Tower” telephone
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1896
Company becomes a corporation
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1900
Retires
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1926
Dies
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1926
Died, aged 80
Notable works
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1892
Ericsson “Eiffel Tower” telephone Product
Did you know?
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1
He disliked publicity and asked that no grave stone be put up for him.
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2
Ericsson today builds much of the world’s 5G equipment.
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He trained partly at Siemens & Halske in Berlin.
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Frequently asked
Who is Lars Magnus Ericsson?
Lars Magnus Ericsson was a Swedish inventor and entrepreneur who founded a telegraph repair workshop in Stockholm in 1876 that became Ericsson, one of the world’s largest makers of telephone and mobile-network equipment.
When did Lars Magnus Ericsson die?
Lars Magnus Ericsson died on 17 December 1926 at the age of 80.
Where is Lars Magnus Ericsson from?
Lars Magnus Ericsson was born in Värmskog, Värmland, Sweden.
What is Lars Magnus Ericsson known for?
Lars Magnus Ericsson is best known for Founding LM Ericsson (1876); early telephone manufacture.
References
- Lars Magnus Ericsson — Wikipedia. Wikipedia. Retrieved 4 November 2026.
- Lars Magnus Ericsson (Q711309) — structured data. Wikidata. Retrieved 4 November 2026.
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