Biography on thomas edison for kids
Thomas Edison facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Thomas Alva Edison | |
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"Genius is one percent inspiration, ninety-nine percent perspiration." | |
| Born | (1847-02-11)February 11, 1847 Milan, Ohio, United States |
| Died | October 18, 1931(1931-10-18) (aged 84) West Orange, New Jersey, United States |
| Cause of death | Diabetes |
| Occupation | Inventor, scientist, businessman |
| Spouse(s) | Mary Stilwell (m.biography on thomas edison for kids41871–1884) Mina Edison (m. 1886–1931) |
| Children | Marion Estelle Edison (1873–1965) Thomas Alva Edison Jr. (1876–1935) William Leslie Edison (1878–1937) Madeleine Edison (1888–1979) Charles Edison (1890–1969) Theodore Miller Edison (1898–1992) |
| Parent(s) | Samuel Ogden Edison, Jr.
(1804–1896) |
| Relatives | Lewis Miller (father-in-law) |
Thomas Edison (February 11, 1847 – October 18, 1931) was an Americaninventor and entrepreneur who invented many things. biography on thomas edison for kids4 HIBI