1847 – 1931

Invented the Electric Light Bulb, Recording Equipment, etc.

Thomas Alva Edison was born on February 11, 1847, in Milan, Ohio. He was a sickly child and had difficulty hearing, but he was also a curious and inquisitive learner. He left school at the age of 12 to work as a newsboy and telegraph operator.

Edison began his career as an inventor in 1869, when he developed a new type of stock ticker. He went on to invent many other devices, including the phonograph, the motion picture camera, and the long-lasting, practical incandescent light bulb. He also founded the Edison Electric Light Company, which later became General Electric.

Edison was a prolific inventor and businessman. He was also a hard worker and a perfectionist. He is considered one of the most important inventors in history, and his work has had a profound impact on the world.

Here are some of his other scientific achievements:

• Developed the carbon microphone, which made long-distance telephone calls possible.
• Invented the alkaline battery, which is still used today.
• Improved the design of the telegraph and telephone.
• Developed the first motion picture studio.
• Established the first industrial research laboratory.

Edison was a true American icon and a pioneer in the field of invention. His work has had a lasting impact on the world, and he is still remembered as one of the greatest inventors of all time.

References:
Thomas Edison. Wikipedia.