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thomas alva edison
19th Century
19th Century

thomas alva edison

Born 1847 Died 1931 Works span 1861–1890

Thomas Alva Edison: A Life of Innovation Thomas Alva Edison (February 11, 1847 – October 18, 1931) was an American inventor and businessman whose inventions profoundly shaped the modern industrialized world. He is widely considered one of history’s greatest inventors. Early Life and Education Born in Milan, Ohio, Edison had a limited formal education due to a hearing impairment and his mother's decision to homeschool him. This early…

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1861
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1890
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