| Full Name |
Thomas Alva Edison |
| Date of Birth |
11 February 1847 |
| Place of Birth |
Milan, Ohio, United States |
| Date of Death |
18 October 1931 |
| Place of Death |
West Orange, New Jersey, United States |
| Citizenship / Country of Residence |
United States |
| Education |
Largely self-educated; received little formal schooling. |
| Profession |
Inventor, Businessman |
| Years of Activity |
1860s-1931 |
| Brief Information |
Thomas Edison was an American inventor and businessman who developed many devices in fields such as electric power generation, mass communication, sound recording, and motion pictures. He is credited with inventing the practical incandescent light bulb, the phonograph, and the motion picture camera, among other innovations. His inventions significantly influenced modern life around the world. |