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Thomas Edison's greatest challenge was the development of a practical incandescent, electric light. Contrary to popular belief, he didn't "invent" the lightbulb, but rather he improved upon a 50-year-old idea. In 1879, using lower current electricity, a small carbonized filament, and an improved vacuum inside the globe, he was able to produce a reliable, long-lasting source of light. He was 32 years old.

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How old was Thomas Edison when he invented th light bulb?

Thomas Edison was 32 years old when he invented the light bulb in 1879.


Was Thomas Edison over 70 years old when he invented the light bulb?

Thomas Edison was actually in his early thirties when he invented the first commercially practical incandescent light bulb in 1879. He was born in 1847 and the light bulb was patented in 1880.


How old was Sir Humphrey Davy when he invented the light bulb?

Sir Humphry Davy did not invent the light bulb. The invention of the light bulb is credited to Thomas Edison in 1879. Davy was a chemist and inventor, known for his work in the field of electrochemistry and for discovering several chemical elements.


How many attemps did it take Thomas Edison to invent the light bulb?

It is difficult to know. Edison certainly made several attempts and continued to improve on his original design. Thomas Edison's greatest challenge was the development of a practical incandescent, electric light. Contrary to popular belief, he didn't "invent" the lightbulb, but rather he improved upon a 50-year-old idea. In 1879, using lower current electricity, a small carbonized filament, and an improved vacuum inside the globe, he was able to produce a reliable, long-lasting source of light.


Who invented the vacuum tubes and when?

Vacuum tubes were invented by Thomas Edison in the 1880s. However, it was later improved by Lee De Forest in the early 20th century, who added a grid electrode and introduced the concept of the triode vacuum tube.