Thomas Edison

T. A. Edison

An American inventor and businessman, Thomas Alva Edison (1847-1931) revolutionized modern life with his prolific inventions. Best known for the practical incandescent light bulb, he also developed innovations in motion pictures, sound recording (the phonograph), and electricity generation. His Menlo Park laboratory pioneered a systematic approach to invention, employing teams of researchers.

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