Thomas Alva Edison (February 11, 1847 – October 18, 1931) was an American inventor and businessman. He developed many devices in fields such as electric power generation, sound …

3 days ago · Thomas Edison, the prolific American inventor and entrepreneur, revolutionized the world with his inventions such as the phonograph and practical electric lighting systems, forever changing …

To better manage operations, Edison brought all the companies he had started to make his inventions together into one corporation, Thomas A. Edison Incorporated, with Edison as president and chairman.

Nov 9, 2009 · Thomas Edison was a prolific inventor and savvy businessman who acquired a record number of 1,093 patents (singly or jointly) and was the driving force behind such innovations as the …

Apr 2, 2014 · Thomas Edison was an American inventor who is considered one of America's leading businessmen and innovators. Edison rose from humble beginnings to work as an inventor of major …

One of the most famous and prolific inventors of all time, Thomas Alva Edison exerted a tremendous influence on modern life, contributing inventions such as the incandescent light bulb, the …

Few figures in American history have shaped the modern world as profoundly as Thomas Alva Edison. Known as “The Wizard of Menlo Park,” Edison’s relentless pursuit of innovation gave rise to the …

Thomas Edison did not invent the modern world. He was, however, present at the creation, a significant figure in the organization and growth of America's national markets, communications and power …

Thomas Edison was a prolific and influential inventor in the late 19th and early 20th century whose inventions include the phonograph, motion picture camera, and the lightbulb, along with a means to …

Dubbed "The Wizard of Menlo Park" by a newspaper reporter, he was one of the first inventors to apply the principles of mass production to the process of invention, and can therefore be credited with the …