The lead–acid battery was invented in 1859 by French physicist Gaston Planté and is the oldest type of rechargeable battery.
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In 1859, Gaston Planté's lead-acid battery was the first battery that could be recharged by passing a reverse current through it.
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Gaston Planté found a way to provide a much larger effective surface area.
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