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II Tesla’s education
Tesla attended elementary school in Smiljan and Gospić, high school in Gospić and the nearby town of Karlovac, where he passed his high school graduation in 1875. In high school, he showed a great inclination for mathematics and physical sciences. Besides, he was unusually fond of books. Whenever he could, he would sneak into his father’s library and read for a long time. His father often scolded him for this, because he preferred that his son, who was of delicate health, spend time playing outdoors.
There was a long time disagreement between Tesla and his parents regarding his further education. His parents always wanted him to dedicate himself to theological studies, while Tesla loved studying technology. However, after completing his high school education, Tesla fell ill with cholera. When he
