Thomas Edison 1847-1931

Background Born February 11, 1847 in Milan, Ohio Died October 18, 1931 (aged 84) in West Orange, New Jersey Parents are, Samuel Ogden Edison, Jr. (1804–1896) and Nancy Matthews Elliott (1810–1871) Famous for the Edison Light bulb Mary Stillwell was Edison’s first wife. She died in 1884. They had three children. He married Mina Miller in 1886 and had three more children. Did very poorly in school; teachers believed that he was stupid and had learning disability so his mother decided to home school him

Inventions Light Bulb Phonograph Motion Picture Camera Kinescope

The impact of the light bulb In 1879 Edison invented the light bulb The light bulb did not only provide light for us to see when there is darkness. If Edison did not invent the light bulb we would not have cell phones, TV’s, computers, and iPods. Made working conditions safer Gave better light Before the light bulb candles were used as a source of light.

Fascinating Facts Edison Built His First Lab at the Age of 10 Edison Proposed Marriage … by Morse Code! He became deaf at the age of 12 and liked it that way Saved a 3 yr. old Jimmie MacKenzie  from a running train Edison’s First Patented Invention was a Flop Teacher Thought Edison was "Addled"

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