In the Zhou Dynasty (1045-256 BCE) of ancient China, magnetism was discovered when a Chinese philosopher discovered the Lodestone. That is the most believed theory. You can find more tales about who discoved magnetism on the web.
Artificial magnets were first discovered in ancient Greece in the city of Magnesia, leading to the term "magnet" to describe them. Magnetite, a natural magnetic material, was found in the region and is believed to be the source of the first artificial magnets.
William Gilbert, an English physician and natural philosopher, is credited with being the first person to explain that the Earth behaves like a giant magnet. In his book "De Magnete," published in 1600, Gilbert detailed his experiments and observations that led to this important discovery.
Move towards the U magnet so that the poles attach.
Permanet Magnet
I'm unable to display images, but I can describe them for you. A bar magnet is a straight magnet with north and south poles at opposite ends. A horseshoe magnet is shaped like a horseshoe, with both poles located at the ends of the curved section. A dumbbell magnet consists of two bar magnets joined at the center. Each magnet has its north pole connected to the south pole of the other magnet, creating a closed loop magnetic field.
Magnesia
china
magnet where not made they were discovered,900 years ago lodstone was discovered it contain special properties to attract other material such as magnetic material
Micheal Faraday
by using their on identifyng magnet GLASSes of thermodaynamics
Unknown, it has been known since before recorded history.
Michael Faraday
Magnesia
Artificial magnets were first discovered in ancient Greece in the city of Magnesia, leading to the term "magnet" to describe them. Magnetite, a natural magnetic material, was found in the region and is believed to be the source of the first artificial magnets.
I believe it was in Europe, during the 14-16 century,in a small market town.
Faraday, proposed lines of flux and lines of force.
J J Thomson