Thomas Alva Edison (February 11, 1847 – October 18, 1931) was an American inventor, scientist and businessman who developed many devices that greatly influenced life around the world, including the phonograph and a long-lasting, practical electric light bulb. Dubbed "The Wizard of Menlo Park" by a newspaper reporter, he was one of the first inventors to apply the...
Date of birth:
- Feb 11, 1847
Country of nationality:
Date of death:
- Oct 18, 1931
Also known as:
- Thomas Alva Edison
