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October 18, 1931 (84 years old)
Zodiac Sign
Aquarius
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Thomas Edison
Thomas Alva Edison is an American inventor and entrepreneur, considered America's greatest inventor. He has developed a wide range of devices in areas such as power generation, mass media, recording and cinema. These inventions, including phonographs, motion cameras and early versions of light bulbs, had a wide impact on the modern industrialized world. He was one of the first inventors to apply principles of organized science and teamwork to the invention process, working with numerous researchers and staff members. He created the first industrial research laboratory. Edison grew up in the Midwestern United States; Early in his career he worked as a telegraph operator, which inspired some of his early inventions. In 1876, he established his first laboratory in Menlo Park, New Jersey, where many of his early inventions were developed.
BornThomas Alva Edison, February 11, 1847, Milan, Ohio, U.S.
DiedOctober 18, 1931, West Orange, New Jersey, U.S.
Burial placeThomas Edison National Historical Park
NationalityAmerican
EducationSelf-educated, some coursework at Cooper Union
OccupationInventor, businessman
Years active1877–1930
Children6, including, Madeleine Edison, Charles Edison, Theodore Miller Edison, Thomas Alva Edison Jr.
RelativesLewis Miller (father-in-law)

About Thomas Edison

Thomas Edison
Thomas Edison

Inventor Thomas Edison was born in Milan, Ohio, United States on February 11, 1847. He dies at the age of 84, on October 18, 1931.

He was a legend for his contributions to telecommunications and industry, having invented early versions of the light bulb, phonograph, and motion picture camera. He is the fourth most prolific inventor in history, with 1,093 US patents to his name.

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Thomas Edison before becoming famous

Thomas Edison was born in the Zodiac sign Aquarius (The Water-Bearer), and 1847 is also the year of Goat (羊) in the Chinese Zodiac.

Train passengers on their way from Port Huron to Detroit bought sweets, newspapers, and veggies from him.

Achievement of Thomas Edison

The Birth of a Nation was his favorite film, and he believed that the invention of sound in film had damaged the medium.

Thomas Edison's Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship

On December 25, 1871, he married Mary Stilwell, and on February 24, 1886, he married Mina Miller. Madeleine Edison, Environmentalist Theodore Miller Edison, and Politician Charles Edison are his children.

Charles Edison (1890 - 1969) (Politician)
Charles Edison (1890 - 1969)

Politician
Theodore Miller Edison (1898 - 1992) (Environmentalist)
Theodore Miller Edison (1898 - 1992)

Environmentalist

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Thomas Edison Collabed with

Entrepreneur Henry Ford and Entrepreneur Harvey Firestone, both businessmen, became close friends of his.

Harvey Samuel Firestone (1868 - 1938) (Entrepreneur)
Harvey Samuel Firestone (1868 - 1938)

Entrepreneur
Henry Ford (1863 - 1947) (Entrepreneur)
Henry Ford (1863 - 1947)

Entrepreneur

Thomas Edison Income & Net worth

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