2007-07-07 19:54:12 · 6 answers · asked by junior 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Other - Science
Thomas Alva Edison (February 11, 1847 – October 18, 1931) was an American inventor and businessman who developed many devices which greatly influenced life around the world, including the phonograph and a long lasting 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 to the process of invention, and therefore is often credited with the creation of the first industrial research laboratory.
Edison is considered one of the most prolific inventors in history, holding 1,093 U.S. patents in his name, as well as many patents in the United Kingdom, France and Germany.
2007-07-07 19:57:23 · answer #1 · answered by ♥Wonder Girl♥ 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Edison, Thomas Alva (1847-1931), American inventor, one of the greatest inventors of all time. Edison began to work at an early age and continued to work right up until his death. Throughout his prolific career as an inventor, he was well known for his focus and determination. During his career Edison patented more than 1,000 inventions, including the electric light, the phonograph, and the motion-picture camera. These three inventions gave rise to giant industries—electric utilities, phonograph and record companies, and the film industry—thus changing the work and leisure habits of people throughout the world. The period from 1879 to 1900, when Edison produced and perfected most of his devices, has been called the Age of Edison.
2007-07-07 22:35:09 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
While Edison did work with electricity, he thought direct current was the only practical way to use it. Nikolai Tesla was the one who emphasized alternating current (the electricity that comes in your house and runs your appliances). Tesla worked for Edison until Edison refused to pay him $50,000 he owed. So Tesla took his ideas about electricity to Westinghouse and now we have electricity worldwide.
2007-07-10 07:19:42 · answer #3 · answered by Wiz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He has the count of highest inventions.
he has invented 1300 items.
light bulb is the most famous among them
2007-07-07 20:55:09 · answer #4 · answered by yo adam 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
scientist who invented the lightbulb
2007-07-07 19:56:38 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
your lifesaver, cause if he wasn't born, we would have no electricity now, which means, no internet, no ipod, no video games, etc.
2007-07-07 20:50:36 · answer #6 · answered by >_> 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋