Thomas Alva Edison (1847 –1931) was an American inventor and businessman who developed many devices that greatly influenced life around the world, including the phonograph and the 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 principles of mass production and teamwork to the process of inventions. He was credited with the creation of the first industrial research laboratory.
Born in Milan Ohio, the youngest of seven siblings. His family moved to Port Huron, Michigan. Edison had only three months of official schooling. Edison recalled later, "My mother was the making of me. She was so true, so sure of me; and I felt I had something to live for, someone I must not disappoint." His mother then home schooled him.
"Edison had only three months of official schooling"
Edison is considered one of the most prolific inventors in history, holding 1093 U.S. patents in his name, as well as many patents in the United Kingdom, France and Germany. Edison originated the concept and implementation of electric-power generation and distribution to homes, businesses, and factories - a crucial development in the modern industrialized world. His first power plant was on Manhattan Island, New York. Nikola Tesla perfected the AC distribution process the world uses today.
Edison was once asked how he acquired his "Genius". Edison's said, "Genius is one percent inspiration, ninety-nine percent perspiration."
"Genius is one percent inspiration, ninety-nine percent perspiration" -Thomas Alvan Edison
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