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Thomas Edison

Thomas Alva Edison (February 11, 1847 – October 18, 1931) was an American inventor and businessman known for his work on the incandescent light bulb, the phonograph, electric power distribution and early motion pictures. The merger of the Edison General Electric Company and the competitor Thomson-Houston Electric Company resulted in the formation of…

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Known for
Phonograph · electric light · electric power distribution · early motion pictures (see list)
Awards
Matteucci Medal (1887) · John Scott Medal (1889) · Edward Longstreth Medal (1899) · John Fritz Medal (1908) · Franklin Medal (1915)
Education
Self-educated; some coursework at Cooper Union
Born
Thomas Alva Edison (1847-02-11)February 11, 1847 Milan, Ohio, U.S.
Burial place
Thomas Edison National Historical Park
Children
6, including Charles and Theodore

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Early life

Telegraphy

Menlo Park laboratory

Electric light

Mining

West Orange

Motion pictures

National security

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Family

Personal life

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Awards

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Thomas Edison

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Awards · 6
Thomas Edison → Congressional Gold Medal (1928), Edward Longstreth Medal (1899), Franklin Medal (1915), John Fritz Medal (1908), John Scott Medal (1889), Matteucci Medal (1887)
Known for · 4
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Occupations · 2
Thomas Edison → businessman, Inventor
Spouses · 2
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Thomas Edison → Edison Pioneers, EdisonThomas Edison
Born · 1
Thomas Edison → Thomas Alva Edison (1847-02-11)February 11, 1847 Milan, Ohio, U.S.
Burial place · 1
Thomas Edison → Thomas Edison National Historical Park

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Thomas EdisonAwardsJohn Scott Medal (1889)1.00infobox
Thomas EdisonAwardsEdward Longstreth Medal (1899)1.00infobox
Thomas EdisonAwardsJohn Fritz Medal (1908)1.00infobox
Thomas EdisonAwardsFranklin Medal (1915)1.00infobox
Thomas EdisonAwardsCongressional Gold Medal (1928)1.00infobox
Thomas EdisonBornThomas Alva Edison (1847-02-11)February 11, 1847 Milan, Ohio, U.S.1.00infobox
Thomas EdisonBurial placeThomas Edison National Historical Park1.00infobox
Thomas EdisonChildren6, including Charles and Theodore1.00infobox
Thomas EdisonDiedOctober 18, 1931(1931-10-18) (aged 84) West Orange, New Jersey, U.S.1.00infobox
Thomas EdisonEducationSelf-educated; some coursework at Cooper Union1.00infobox
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Thomas EdisonKnown forelectric light1.00infobox
Thomas EdisonKnown forelectric power distribution1.00infobox
Thomas EdisonKnown forearly motion pictures (see list)1.00infobox
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Thomas EdisonSpousesMina Miller ​(m. 1886)​1.00infobox
Thomas EdisonYears active1877–19301.00infobox

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