Thomas Edison Timeline

  • Thomas Edison Birth

    Thomas Edison was born Feb.11.1847 in Milan, OH. He became the greatest inventor of all time because he created the motion camera, the telephone and the light bulb.
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    Thomas Edison created Electric Pen

    The electric pen had a small motor inside. It was mostly a pen for rich people to write letters, because it was very expensive..
  • The Telephone Transmitter

    In 1887, this was the first telephone transmitter. The telephone transmitter improved the telephone because it was easier to understand and the voices were louder. It was used to call people across far distance.
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    Motion Camera

    Made in 1888, Thomas Edison invented the first movie camera and the first real camera to be used to film in real time. It could film 24 to 32 frames per second.
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    Light Bulb

    In 1879, the light bulb was created by Thomas Edison and was the first to be sold. Without the light bulb, people had to use torches or candles, and the light bulb lasted longer and was safer.
  • Thomas Edison's Death

    Thomas Edison died in West Orange, NJ in 1941. It was very sad. A lot of people were very sad and I think he was the best inventor of all time.