Thomas Edison
Thomas Edison. A brilliant inventor. Early life. Thomas Edison was born in Milan, Ohio. His parents were named Samuel and Nancy. The couple was married in 1828. When Thomas Alva Edison was born the family called him Little Al.
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Thomas Edison A brilliant inventor
Early life • Thomas Edison was born in Milan, Ohio. • His parents were named Samuel and Nancy. The couple was married in 1828. • When Thomas Alva Edison was born the family called him Little Al. • Little Al got into trouble a lot. Little Al had trouble in school so his parents homeschooled him.
Adult life • Thomas Edison was 32 years old when he showed off the first practical light bulb. • In 1884 his wife became sick and died in August. • In 1885 he met a young woman named Mina Miller. • Mina was well educated and her family was wealthy. • Thomas Edison’s workshop was at Menlo Park, New Jersey.
Contributions • No one else could make a light bulb. • Thomas Edison said “Genius is one percent inspiration, ninety-nine percent perspiration. • He made the first practical light bulb in 1879. • Thomas Edison thought he could make a light bulb.
Fun Facts • Thomas Edison moves his business to Menlo Park, New Jersey. • Develops the phonograph and records the human voice. • He opens the first motion-picture studio. • Receives the Congressional Gold Medal in 1928.
Conclusion • This person is remembered by making the light bulb. • He died on 1931. • When he became sick and weak he worked on his inventions because it made him live longer.
