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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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When did thomas Edisons wife die?

Mina Miller Edison died August 24, 1947 she was 82

Was Thomas Edison crazy?

No I believe not, very smart though

Who is Thomas Campbell?

Thomas Campbell was a famous Scottish poet who lived from 1777 to 1844. He gained a reputation for his sentimental poetry.

What does Alva mean?

alva means strong willed and sweet. alva means strong willed and sweet.

What was the peoples reaction to Thomas Edison death?

They were dissapointed and greived for a long time.

Who kept Thomas Edisons dying breath in a bottle?

Henry Ford. It is in an empty glass bottle, one of three which was in the room at the time Edison died. Ford believed it contained Edison's dying breath.

What are Thomas Edison's parents jobs?

His mom Nancy Elliot Edison was a school teacher and his father Samuel was a shingle maker.

Was Thomas Edison a genius?

He was referred to as a genius by several, but it doesn't seem to be recorded that he had an above average IQ.

Is this a good paraghraph the light bulb was invented by Thomas Edison in 1879 Thomas was born on February 11th 1847 Milan Ohio and he died on October 18th 1931?

No, actually, this isn't.... It should be...... The lightbulb was invented by Thomas Edison in 1879. Thomas was born on February 11, 1847, and he died on October 18, 1931. No; a good paragraph needs more information relevant to the topic--the first sentence--, not to mention correct spelling, grammar, punctuation, etc. I agree with the first guy plus that is like, a 23 word paragraph. WAY 2 SHORT, sorry I agree with everyone but that 2nd guy. Much, much, to short.

Did Thomas Edison sign the Declaration of Independence?

No, Thomas Edison did not sign the Declaration of Independence.

Thomas Jefferson did though.

What nationality is Thomas Edison?

Thomas Edison is an all American.:) but he considers himself as a Dutch. For an unknown reason.

How did Thomas Edison create the phonograph?

Thomas Edison created the phonograph by experimenting with methods for recording sound on tinfoil-wrapped cylinders. He discovered that sound waves could be etched onto the tinfoil and played back by a needle vibrating to reproduce the sound. Edison patented the phonograph in 1878 with the intention of creating a device for both recording and playing back sound.