Memorial room of Djordje Stanojevic

One of the notable people born in Negotin was Professor Đorđe Stanojević, a great scientist who was a pioneer of electrification in Serbia and who initiated the construction of the first thermal and hydroelectric power plants in the Kingdom of Serbia at the end of the 19th century. Visit this...

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One of the notable people born in Negotin was Professor Đorđe Stanojević, a great scientist who was a pioneer of electrification in Serbia and who initiated the construction of the first thermal and hydroelectric power plants in the Kingdom of Serbia at the end of the 19th century. Visit this memorial room and learn many interesting details of the enormous scientific legacy he left to his people in the fields of electrification, astrophysics, mechanization and photography.

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01. Welcome to the Memorial Room

Welcome to the Memorial Room dedicated to the renowned scientist from Negotin, Đorđe Stanojević, whose monument also graces the main square in Negotin The Memorial Room of Đorđe Stanojević was opened on April 7, 1992. It houses numerous photographs and documents that vividly illustrate the life and work of Đorđe...

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02. Biography of Đorđe Stanojević

Djordje Stanojevic (Negotin, April 7, 1858 – Paris, December 24, 1921) He studied natural sciences in Belgrade, specializing in astrophysics and solar physics. He pursued further training in Berlin, Potsdam, and Hamburg, and worked at observatories in Greenwich, Cambridge, and Pulkovo. He researched the solar corona and participated in international...

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03. Electrification of Belgrade

The first street lighting in Belgrade was introduced in 1830, during the reign of Prince Miloš, when the city was illuminated by gas lanterns. After returning from his scientific travels, Stanojević became actively involved in solving the problem of public lighting. According to his designs, the first public power station...

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04. Tesla’s Visit to Serbia

At the time, Djordje Stanojevic was one of the few individuals who truly understood and studied Tesla’s work. He organized Nikola Tesla’s visit to Belgrade from June 1 to June 3, 1892, and accompanied him back to Budapest During Tesla’s visit, Stanojevic seized the opportunity to introduce the Serbian public...

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05. Pioneer and Designer of Serbia’s First Hydroelectric Power Plants

Friendship with Nikola Tesla had a strong influence on Stanojević’s plans for the electrification of Serbia. In 1901, he carried out the first calculations of the country’s available water power and took part in the construction of the hydroelectric power plant on the Đetinja River near Užice (1900), the first...

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06. Other Significant Achievements of Djordje Stanojevic

Professor of physics and mechanics at the Military Academy (1887), later professor of experimental physics at the Great School and the University of Belgrade. Dean of the Faculty of Philosophy (1909–1913) and Rector of the University of Belgrade (1913–1921). Close associate and promoter of Nikola Tesla’s work; author of the...

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