Thomas Edison
Prolific inventor of the practical light bulb and the phonograph.
Their Story
Thomas Edison was an American inventor and businessman who held over a thousand patents. He developed a practical, long-lasting light bulb and built one of the first systems to deliver electricity to homes. He also invented the phonograph, an early machine for recording and playing sound.
Era
1800s
Field
Invention
Thomas Edison
Prolific inventor of the practical light bulb and the phonograph.
Engineering · Invention · 1800s
Their Story
Thomas Edison was an American inventor and businessman who held over a thousand patents. He developed a practical, long-lasting light bulb and built one of the first systems to deliver electricity to homes. He also invented the phonograph, an early machine for recording and playing sound.
Key Innovation
Developed a practical electric light bulb and a system for delivering electric power.
Why It Matters Today
Edison's work on lighting and power helped create the electrified world we live in today.
Learn More
- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Edison
Wilkinson STEM Education Foundation · 251 American Innovators · wilkinsonstemfoundation.org
