Personal life
When and where he was born?
17th of febrary of 1917 in Guadalajara, Mexico.
What was his greatest contribution to humanity?
Did he win any awards or recognitions?
Yes, he received national and international recognitions.
Did he have any unusual hobbies?
He loved electronics and building devices.
What was happening in Mexico when he was born?
Venustiano Carranza was rebuilding the country.
What was his family like?
He came from a large, middle-class family.
How did his carrer begin?
How was he seen in society at the time?
He was admired as a briliant young inventor.
Did he have any funny or special life anecdotes?
He once said that he built a small radio station at home just to play pranks.
What was happening when he got an important patent at 1940?
In 1940, Mexico was modernizing it's industry and communications.
What personal challenges did he faced?
He faced a lack of funding and technical resources.
At what age did he start being recognized?
Around age 23, after owning his own color TV system.
What message does his life leave for today's youth?
The perseverance and creativity can change the world.
What surprising thing almost no one knows about him?
He designed a color TV system for NASA.
What was happening when the first color broadcast took place?
Mexico was entering an era of innovation and modernization.
Did he marry and have children?
Yes, he married Guadalupe Rivera Marìn and they had children.
What impact dis his inventions have in Mexico?
This inventions allowed Mexicans to enjoy color TV before many countries.
How did the world change because of his work?
He paved the way for global color TV
Did he have any favourite foods?
He loved simple Mexican dishes.
What was heppening when Canal 5 was inaugurated?
Canal 5 began in 1952, and TV was becoming the main family entretainment.
When and where did he died?
He died on April 18, 1965, near Puebla.
How did he influence future generations?
He inspired countless engineers, scientists, and inventors.
Why does he deserve to be in the Cedros Livin' Musuem?
Because he represents Mexican ingenuity, innovation, and vision for the future.
How did he usually dress?
He dressed elegantly but simply
What was happening when th first color broadcast on Canal 5 was made?
It was 1963, and Mexico become one of the first countries to transmit in color.