Thomas Edision (feb 11, 1847 – oct 18, 1931)
Description:
Thomas Alva EdisonBorn:February 11, 1847 Milan, Ohio, U.S.
Died:October 18, 1931 (aged 84)
Burial place:West Orange, New Jersey, U.S.
Thomas Edison National Historical Park
Education:Self-educated; some coursework at Cooper Union
Occupations: Inventor businessman
Years active:1877–1930
Known for: Phonograph, Electric light, Electric power distribution, Early motion pictures, see list
Spouses :Mary Stilwell
Children:6, including Charles and Theodore
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Date:
feb 11, 1847
oct 18, 1931
~ 84 years