# M. Ruhmkorff — Journey to the Center of the Earth character guide

> M. Ruhmkorff in Journey to the Center of the Earth by Jules Verne.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Ruhmkorff

**First appearance:** 0007-viii-serious-preparations-for-vertical-descent

## Who they are

A German inventor whose electric device is used for illumination during the underground journey.

## In the story

### [Endnotes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/journey_to_the_center_of_the_earth_se/chapters/endnotes)

Mentioned in a translator's note describing his induction coil and electric lantern apparatus.

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