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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 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]]. He patented over 1,000 inventions in his lifetime.
'''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]
He patented over 1,000 inventions in his lifetime.
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