Obituary of Thomas Edison

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Thomas Edison

Thomas Alva Edison (born February 11, 1847 in Milan, Ohio) was an inventor and businessperson who was best known for developing many devices in fields such as an electric power generation, mass communication, sound recording, the light bulb, and motion pictures. Thomas died on October 18, 1931 and his death was because of complications of diabetes. He died at age 84.

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Thomas Edison Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Edison, Thomas
    • Common Name: Thomas Edison
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Milan, Ohio, United States
    • Birth Date: February 11, 1847
    • Age: 84 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Tom
    • Occupations:
    • Religion: Deist
    • Net Worth: $12 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
    • Favorite Color: Indigo
    • Favorite Scent: Acqua di Parma Essenza
    • Favorite Actor:

    Thomas's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Thomas Alva Edison
    • Father: Samuel Ogden Edison Jr. (1804-1896)
    • Mother: Nancy Matthews Elliot (1810-1871)
    • Brother(s):
      • Charles (half-brother)
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Mary Stilwell (married 25 December 1871-9 August 1884, her death)
      • Mina Miller Edison (married 1886-1931, his death)
    • Son(s):
      • Charles Edison
      • Thomas Alva Edison Jr.
      • Theodore Miller Edison
      • William Leslie Edison
    • Daughter(s):
      • Marion Estelle Edison
      • Madeleine Edison

Death Notice:

  • Date: October 18 1931 at age 84
  • Place: West Orange, New Jersey, United States
  • Cause of Death: Diabetes
  • Interment: Buried behind his home

Category Tags:

InventorBusinessperson American Born on February 11th Born in 1847 Born in Ohio Died in 1931 Died at age 84 Died from Diabetes

Quotable Quotes:

"[His last words, after lapsing in and out of consciousness] It is very beautiful over there." (IMDB)

"One of history's most celebrated inventors and entrepreneurs, Thomas Edison, died of congestive heart failure at the age of 97. He is considered one of the most prolific and influential innovators in American history. (V)"

"Thomas Edison lived a remarkable life, his inventions and contributions to science have forever changed the world and he will be remembered for generations to come. (V)"

"Thomas Edison was a prolific inventor and businessman who forever changed the world with his innovations, but his life ultimately came to a close as a result of complications from diabetes. (V)"

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