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Edison, Thomas Alva

Born
2/11/1847
Birthplace
Milan, Ohio
Titles and Honors
1928- received Gold Medal of Congress
Education
Thomas A. Edison was educated primarily by his mother, a former school teacher.
1862 - studied telegraphy
Occupation
1879 invented incandescent lamp.
First electric light bulb.
Father
Samuel Edison
Mother
Nancy Elliott Edison
Spouse
1. Mary Stillwell, m. 12/25/1871, 2. Mina Miller, m. 2/24/1886
Children
1) with Mary
Thomas Alva,
William. Leslie,
Marion Estelle

2) with Mina
Madeleine
Charles
Theodore
Nationality
American