Thomas Edison
American inventor and businessman
ποΈFebruary 11, 1847 - October 18, 1931
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πBiography
Thomas Alva Edison was an American inventor and businessman who has been described as America's greatest inventor. He developed many devices that greatly influenced life around the world.
πMajor Works & Achievements
- β¦Held over 1000 US patents
- β¦Invented the practical incandescent light bulb
- β¦Founded General Electric
- β¦Invented the phonograph
π¬Famous Quotes
"Genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration
"I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work
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