A Unique History Of The Light Bulb Important People In The Life Of A Light BulbSir Humphrey Davy is the first person to create artificial light. While conducting experiments Davy passed an electric arc of energy between two poles. The resulting "light" had a short life but nonetheless contributed to the science of electricity.In 1820 a fellow named Warren De la Rue also tried to create the incandescent light bulb. Using a platinum...... Similar Editorial : by Jeff Carpunky. | Source : Antique Chandelier Light