Thomas Alva Edison is probably one of the world’s greatest inventors of all time, whose work has contributed to our everyday lives in more ways than we know. His most famous and widely recognized invention is of course the light bulb! Here is his story.....
Friday, August 13, 2010
Interesting Facts
- Thomas Lived for 84 years
- He got married twice
- Edison was the seventh and last child Samuel Ogden Jr and Nancey Matthews Elliot had
- Thomas Edison was probably the greatest inventor of all time
- He made over 1100 inventions
- It took about 1500 materials to prefect the light bulb
- He only went to school for three months then was homed schooled
- Thomas' health was very bad 20 years before he died
- Thomas died before lapsing into a coma for 4 days
- Edison's mentor died on the 13th of October 1895
Family Life
Thomas Edison was probably the greatest inventor of all time
Thomas Alva Edison was born on the 11th of February 1847 in Milan, Ohio and was the seventh and last child of Samuel Ogden Jr and Nancy Matthews Elliott. His siblings were Marion, William, Carlisle, Harriet, Samuel and Eliza. Unfortunately, Carlisle, Samuel and Eliza all died during their early years. Due to early illnesses Thomas started school a little older. Thomas was only in school for about 3 months due to the fact of his teacher talking to the school master saying hes 'dull,' From there on is was homed schooled. He was married to Mary Silwell for 13 years due to Mary's death, and married Mina Miller for a good 45 years.Edison became almost fully deaf after a train accident at the age of 12. 20 years before he died his health was very bad so he spent more time with his wife at home.
Thomas Alva Edison died at the age of 84 on the 18th of October 1931 after being in a shocking coma for 4 days.
Thomas Alva Edison was born on the 11th of February 1847 in Milan, Ohio and was the seventh and last child of Samuel Ogden Jr and Nancy Matthews Elliott. His siblings were Marion, William, Carlisle, Harriet, Samuel and Eliza. Unfortunately, Carlisle, Samuel and Eliza all died during their early years. Due to early illnesses Thomas started school a little older. Thomas was only in school for about 3 months due to the fact of his teacher talking to the school master saying hes 'dull,' From there on is was homed schooled. He was married to Mary Silwell for 13 years due to Mary's death, and married Mina Miller for a good 45 years.Edison became almost fully deaf after a train accident at the age of 12. 20 years before he died his health was very bad so he spent more time with his wife at home.
Thomas Alva Edison died at the age of 84 on the 18th of October 1931 after being in a shocking coma for 4 days.
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