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Thomas Edison

Born in 1847, Thomas Edison was a famed American inventor. He is credited with the invention of the practical light bulb, as well as phonograph and motion picture camera.

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What is thomas Edison initials?

American inventor and businessman, Thomas Edison's complete initials were T.A.E. His middle name was Alva. He was born in Ohio in 1847, but is reported being of Dutch ancestry.

What is the value of a Thomas A Edison vinyl record?

Is this a vinyl record (has a little flex and give to it) or an acetate (no flex and thicker than a modern record)? The acetate records are very fragile so please don't bend it hard as it will break.

Condition is key on any type of record whether vinyl or acetate. If it has lots of scratches and does not have the original sleeve then it has basically no value on the secondary market.

If it is in good condition with original sleeve and is a popular title it could be worth $2.00 - $30.00.

In What country did thomas Edison live?

Thomas Alva Edison was born on February 11, 1847 in Milan, Ohio USA. He eventually worked in many places throughout the USA.

What did Thomas Edison work in the Civil War?

Thomas Edison was born in 1847 so he still was a teenager during the civil war which was between 1861 and 1865.

What does melinda Lou thomas look like?

She looks like Wendy except she was much more heavyset in reality than she appears on the sign.

Did Thomas Edison save train from disaster?

He saved the train and a little boy from disaster after pushing the boy out of the way.

Why did the foolish gardener plant a light bulb?

he planted it, because he's a very non intelligent person.~

How long did Edison spend inventing the light bulb?

It took Thomas Alva Edison 23 trys to invent the light bulb

Why was Thomas Edison discovery important?

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. So he said. Tesla worked for Thomas Alva Edison for 1 year At that time, the most important "inventor" in the world was named Thomas Alva Edison-the so-called wizard of Menlo Park.... Edison was credited with the invention of the DC dynamo and the electric light bulb . . . but the only thing he really invented was the ELECTRIC CHAIR!!

How did Thomas Edison's inventions change people's lives?

it makes our life better and easier with great technology

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Did thomas edision invent only invet the light bulb?

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. So he said. Tesla worked for Thomas Alva Edison for 1 year At that time, the most important "inventor" in the world was named Thomas Alva Edison-the so-called wizard of Menlo Park.... Edison was credited with the invention of the DC dynamo and the electric light bulb . . . but the only thing he really invented was the ELECTRIC CHAIR!!