Thomas Edison Short Biography - 385 Words

Thomas Alva Edison was born on February 11, 1847 in Milan, Ohio. He was an American inventor and businessman. He was known to be the wizards of inventions holding 1093 US patents in his name and as many patents in UK, France and Germany. His famous inventions are namely – phonograph, motion picture camera and long-lasting, practical electric light bulb. He was also credited for first