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About Thomas Edison
Thomas Edison was a prolific American inventor regarded as one of the greatest inventors in history. His first great invention was the phonograph, which was capable of recording sound and playing it back. His other famous inventions include the light bulb and the motion picture camera. During his lifetime, he held approximately 1,093 US patents for his inventions. In addition to his inventions, he was also a successful businessman who founded several companies, the most prominent being General Electric.
He was married twice. His first marriage was to Mary Stilwell in 1871. Mary bore him three children before her death in 1884. His second marriage was to Mina Miller in 1886. Mina also bore him three children, including Charles Edison and Theodore Miller Edison.
He suffered from partial deafness.
During his teenage years, he saved a three-year-old boy from being killed by a train. The boy's father thanked him by training him as a telegraph operator.
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F.A.Q. about Thomas Edison
When is his birthday?
Thomas Edison's birthday is on February 11, 1847.
In how many days is his birthday?
Thomas' birthday is in 197 days
How old was Thomas when he died?
He was 84 years old.
When did he die?
He died in October 18, 1931.
How old would he be today?
Thomas Edison would be 174 years old if he was alive today.
Where was Thomas from?
He was born in Milan, Ohio, U.S..
Thomas Edison's Popularity
Thomas Edison was a famous American inventor and businessman, who was born on February 11, 1847. As a person born on this date, Thomas Edison is listed in our database as the 3rd most popular celebrity for the day (February 11) and the 1st most popular for the year (1847).
People born on February 11 fall under the Zodiac sign of Aquarius, the Water Bearer. Thomas Edison is the 27th most popular Aquarius.
Aside from information specific to Thomas Edison's birthday, Thomas Edison is the 230th most famous American.
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