THOMAS eDISON BIOGRAPHY
Thomas edison The Life of a Great Inventor of His Time
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Thomas edison is one of the well known inventors in the books history. maybe called (America’s greatest inventor) he played a very important role role in changing the world with his inventions. his inventions start from the electric light bulb and then moves to the phonograph and motion picture camera. Edison’s was the person who was genius influenced nearly every aspect of life. But beyond his life inventions/ Edison was well known for his relentless work ethic and creative mind, and curious nature.
The biography given below offers a detailed look at Edison’s life from his early years and education to the his most significant achievements, personal habits and traits and long lasting legacy.
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Edison Early Life and Childhood (1847-1859)
Thomas Edison was born on February 11, 1847; in Milan Ohio, of United States of America . He was the seventh child and last child of Samuel Edison Jr. and Nancy Elliott Edison. His father was a political person and a carpenter while his mother was a schoolteacher who had a huge influence on young Thomas and on his life.
When Edison was just seven years old the family moved to Port Huron.. Michigan. There he spent most of his childhood.
(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.)
Thomas Edison
Schooling and Self_Education
Edison attended school for only a few months for first time. His teacher considered him slow and “difficult.” to teach But his mother strongly believed in his potential and decided to home school him and teach him by him self. Nancy Edison taught her son reading, writing, arithmetic and most importantly how to think independently.
Edison developed a deep love for books and science experiments. By the age of 12 he had already read many complex scientific texts and books
Teenage Years and First Jobs - (1859–1868)
At the age of 12 Edison started working -to support his family. He sold newspapers and snacks on the Grand Trunk Railroad. During this time- he set up a small laboratory in a train baggage car and began performing experiments while -on the move.
The time he was a Telegraph Operator
When he was 15 Edison done a great work when he saved a three-year-old boy from being hit by a train. In return of that the boy’s grateful father taught Edison how to operate the telegraph. This skill opened new doors for him. He became a telegraph operator moving from city to city across the United States.
While working, Edison used his spare time to read and conduct electrical experiments.
*Genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration.*
Thomas edison
The Inventor- Emerges (1868–1877)
In 1868 at the age of 21 Edison applied for his first patent a vote recording machine. Though the invention was technically sound it failed commercially This failure taught him a vital lesson an invention must be both useful and marketable
Determined to succeedEdison moved to New York City in 1869 There he improved a stock ticker machine which brought him his first major financial success With the profits he opened his first laboratory in Newark city New Jersey.
The Menlo Park Laboratory (1876-1886)
In 1876, edison established a new research laboratory in Menlo Park New Jersey This was the first industrial research lab in the world what many call the birth of modern R&D.
Here edison and his team worked on multiple projects during time at once He hired skilled workers and researchers and co workers and turned invention into a group process.
The Phonograph
In 1877 ,, edison invented the phonograph that was a device that could record and then play sound This invention became incradibelly the world and brought edison fame.
It is very beautiful.,. But how can I use it?
Queen Victoria on hearing the phonograph
The Light Bulb
One of edison’s most important and celebrated inventions was the incandescent light bulb.. Though others had tried before him,. Edison made a bulb that was affordable long-lasting and practical for home use.
By 1879, after many thousands of experiments he succeeded. He used a carbon filament that could glow for over 40 hours
Electric energy Distribution
After the great accomplishment of inventing the bulb edison thought he needs a way to bring electricity into peoples homes and to the buildings. In 1882 he opened the worlds first electric power station in New York City Pearl Street Station This marked the beginning of the electric age in which we live today
*we will make electricity so cheap that only the rich will burn candles.*
Thomas Edison
The Edison General Electric Company (GEC)
In 1889 edison merged his companies into the Edison General Electric Company with the help of J P Morgan,, Later it became part of General Electric (GE) owned by j p Morgan one of the largest corporations in the world today.
Although edison lost control of the company, his ideas and innovations were mind-blowing and formed the core of its success.
Motion Pictures and Sound
Edisons was a great lover for sound and motion led to the development of the kinetoscope,// an early device for viewing moving pictures. In the 1890s, he played a major role in the birth of the American film industry.
He built one of the first movie studios== known as the Black Maria// in West Orange// New Jersey. Many early silent films were produced there.
Personal Life and Family
Edison married twice in his life His first wife,, Mary Stilwell, married him in 1871. They had three children Sadly, Mary died in 1884. In 1886 Edison married Mina Miller and they had three more children.
Though often described as a workaholic Edison loved his family. He had a close bond with Mina and respected her intelligence.
*I never did a day’s work in my life. It was all fun.*
Thomas Edison
Edison’s Nature and Work Habits
Edison; was known for his incredible focus and determination. ; He often worked long hours - sometimes sleeping only four hours a night. His laboratory ran 24 hours a day and he kept beds there for naps.
Though not a man of formal education ;; Edison believed deeply in learning through experimentation. He wasnt afraid of failure and said that many times that each failure brought him closer to success.
He was also highly (competitive) and protective of his ideas., This sometimes led to rivalries-= such as the famous War of Currents with Nikola Tesla and George Westinghouse.
Later Years and Final Inventions
In his later years,, Edison worked on a wide variety of projects,, including rubber production,. cement, and storage batteries-=. He received over 1,000 U.S. patents and many more internationally$$
Despite of some failed ventures edison remained active and innovative until his final days of his life.
Death and Legacy
thomas edison died on October 18, 1931 at the age of 84, in West Orange New Jersey. His death marked the end of an erA but his legacy lives on in every light bulb and movie screen and audio device.
To honor him, lights were dimmed across the United States for one minute.
The man who invented the future.
Inscription on a memorial to Edison
Major Inventions of Thomas Edison
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Incandescent ^ Light Bulb
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Phonograph<
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Motion Picture Camera>
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Stock Ticker/
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Electric Power Distribution System""
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Kinetoscope (for motion pictures)}}
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Storage Batteries{}
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Electric Vote Recorder}
Quotes said --by-- Thomas Edison
*Opportunity is the thing ; missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work.*
*I dont think i have failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work.*
*Our greatest weakness lies in giving up in our self. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time again .*
Edison’s Influence on the World
Thomas edison’s work laid the foundation for many technologies we use today in the modern era. He changed how people live, work, and entertain themselves by his life and his work . His legacy is not just in his inventions but in the spirit of innovation he inspired.
From electric lighting to recorded sound and moving pictures Edison was the one who transformed the world into the modern age of this time
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