Nikola Tesla
When it comes to wasted lives, Nikola’s may have been the most tragic. Don't get me wrong, the man made a big contribution to the world, but it spat it right back in his face.
Nikola as we all know was an inventor who provided the basis for some inventions that we see today. What he is known for is his contribution to the design of the AC electrical supply system. However, his work was stolen by American inventor and businessman, Thomas Edison
All Tesla wanted was for electricity to be free for people, but Edison painted his work as dangerous and charged people for electricity. Tesla died alone and broke, with the knowledge he had. Who knows what Tesla would've invented if he had got what he wanted?
A well educated man, wasted because of the greed of others.