Summary[]
An American inventor, scientist, and businessman who developed many devices that greatly influenced life around the world
Exact Definition[]
Who was he?[]
An American inventor born in 1847 that created many new technologies. He based most of his operations in New Jersey and passed away in 1931.
What did it do?
He created numerous inventions such as practical electricity, the lightbulb, phonograph, the motion picture camera and much more. By the time of his death he had 1,093 patents under his name.
Importance[]
He is one of the most important inventors of the 1900s. He is often considered to be one of the most prolific inventors in history. His inventions allowed a new standard of living among the middle class.
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