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'''Thomas Alva Edison''' was one of the greatest inventors in [[history]]. Some of his best known inventions are the light bulb, the mimeograph and phonograph. His single most important invention was the central power station that provided electricity to multiple users, and became the foundation of his company, now known as [[General Electric]].

'''Thomas Alva Edison''' was one of the greatest inventors in [[history]]. Some of his best known inventions are the light bulb, the mimeograph and phonograph. His single most important invention was the central power station that provided electricity to multiple users, and became the foundation of his company, now known as [[General Electric]].

Perhaps his most important contribution: "He helped to create a new institution for invention—the [[industrial research laboratory]] ..." [http://edison.rutgers.edu/inventions.htm]

Perhaps his most important contribution: "He helped to create a new institution for invention—the [[industrial research laboratory]] ..." [http://edison.rutgers.edu/inventions.htm]

He patented over 1,000 inventions in his lifetime.  

He patented over 1,000 inventions in his lifetime, but was his invention of the [[phonograph]] which earned him the nickname, "Wizard of Menlo Park". [http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/edison/filmmore/transcript/index.html]

==Childhood==

==Childhood==