No. 592 in the Index · Science
Thomas Edison
American inventor and businessman (1847–1931).
The record
Thomas Edison was an American inventor and businessman. Born on 11 February 1847 in Milan, Edison died on 18 October 1931 in West Orange at the age of 84.
Notable works include incandescent light bulb and phonograph. Edison studied at Cooper Union. Honours include Knight of the Legion of Honour, Officer of the Legion of Honour and Matteucci Medal, among 16 recorded.
With a Wikipedia article in 254 languages, Thomas Edison is No. 592 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 11 February 1847, Milan
- Died
- 18 October 1931, West Orange (aged 84)
- Country
- United States
- Known as
- Engineer, inventor, entrepreneur
- Field
- Science
- Education
- Cooper Union
- Languages
- English
- Children
- 6
- Wikipedia editions
- 254
Did you know
84
Lived to 84.
11 Feb
Shares a birthday with Jennifer Aniston and Taylor Lautner.
254
Has a Wikipedia article in 254 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Connections
Thomas Edison
- FatherSamuel Ogden Edison
- MotherNancy Elliott
- SpouseMary Stilwell Edison
- SpouseMina Miller
- SiblingCarlisle Snow Edison
- ChildCharles Edison
- ChildTheodore Miller Edison
- ChildThomas Alva Edison Jr.
- ChildMarion Estelle Edison Oeser
- ChildMadeleine Edison
- ChildWilliam Leslie Edison
Honours and works
Awards
- Knight of the Legion of Honour1879
- Officer of the Legion of Honour1881
- Matteucci Medal1887
- Commander of the Legion of Honour1889
- John Scott Award1889
- Grand officer of the Order of the Crown of Italy1889
- Albert Medal1892
- Rumford Prize1895
- Edward Longstreth Medal1899
- John Fritz Medal1908
- Franklin Medal1915
- Navy Distinguished Service Medal1920
- Congressional Gold Medal1928
- John Scott Award1929
- National Inventors Hall of Fame1973
- Grammy Trustees Award1977
Notable works
- Incandescent light bulb
- Phonograph
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