
American inventor and businessman (1847–1931)
1847 — 1931
Quick Facts
Profession
American inventor and businessman (1847–1931)
Born
February 11, 1847
Died
1931 (age ~84)
Name Origin
French
Timeline
screenwriter, engineer, businessperson
1847
Born in Milan (1847-02-11)
1875
EducationStudied at Cooper Union (1875–1879)
1879
AwardKnight of the Legion of Honour
1881
AwardOfficer of the Legion of Honour
1887
AwardMatteucci Medal
1889
AwardJohn Scott Award
About
Thomas Alva Edison was an American inventor and businessman. He developed many devices in fields such as electric power generation, sound recording, and motion pictures. These inventions, which include the phonograph, the motion picture camera, and early versions of the electric light bulb, have had a widespread impact on the modern industrialized world. He was one of the first inventors to apply the principles of organized science and teamwork to the process of invention, working with many researchers and employees. He established the first industrial research laboratory.
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Thomas Alva Edison was an American inventor and businessman. He developed many devices in fields such as electric power generation, sound recording, and motion pictures. These inventions, which include the phonograph, the motion picture camera, and early versions of the electric light bulb, have had
The name Thomas means "male given name (Θωμάς)". It is of French origin.
Thomas Edison was born on February 11, 1847.
Thomas Edison died in 1931, at approximately 84 years of age.
Name Meaning
male given name (Θωμάς)
The name Thomas is of French origin, meaning "male given name (Θωμάς)". It is traditionally a male name.
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Thomas — February 11, 1847
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Aquarius
Independent, innovative, humanitarian
Air · Uranus · Jan 20 – Feb 18
Chinese Zodiac
Goat
Calm, gentle, sympathetic
Fire · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
5 Imix
Dragon — creation, primordial energy
Celtic Tree
Rowan
Visionary, creative, original thinker
Ogham: Luis · Jan 21 – Feb 17
Would you name your baby Thomas?
Guestbook
The world is a little different because you existed.
— ?
Stopped here. Glad I did.
— a passerby
Actions
1889
AwardCommander of the Legion of Honour
1931
Died in West Orange