Thomas Edison
1847–1931
American inventor of the phonograph and a practical light bulb.
Thomas Edison (1847–1931) was an inventor, born in Milan, United States and died in West Orange, United States.
- Known as
- Inventor
- Category
- Scientists & Inventors
- Born
- 1847, Milan, United States
- Died
- 1931, West Orange, United States
Connections
- Rivals Nikola Tesla
Alive at the same time as Thomas Edison
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Portrait: Louis Bachrach, Bachrach Studios, restored by Michel Vuijlsteke, Public domain.
