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:bulb: Thomas Edison :bulb: - Coggle Diagram
:bulb: Thomas Edison :bulb:
Childhood
Seventh and last child
lived in Michigan until he turned sixteen
Attended very little school, and then was taught by his mother. He learned a lot through reading, too.
He sold newspapers and candy on trains around the age of 12.
At the age of 16, Edison began working as a telegrapher.
Late Life
Edison had a total of 6 kids. (3 with each wife)
Spent most of his time in Menlo Park where his laboratory was.
Second marriage was with Mina Miller in 1886. They remained married until Edison's death.
After his second marriage, Edison moved to New Jersey where he spent the rest of his life until his death in 1931.
Married Mary Stilwell on Christmas Day in 1871. Sadly, she passed in 1884 due to health.
Inventions
At the age of 22, Edison filed for a patent on the Electrographic Vote Recorder.
Edison became inspired by Muybridge's analysis of motion that led him to his creation of motion pictures from 1888-89.
In 1877, Edison also invented the phonograph.
His invention of the light bulb is what he is best known for.
He is also known for revolutionizing the cement kiln industry with his magnetic iron ore separator.
People Edison Worked With
Jonas Walter Aylsworth worked to test materials to be used for the phonograph.
William Kennedy Laurie Dickson assisted Edison with his work on the motion picture.
Charles Batchelor was known as Edison's "right hand man."
John Ott is another important man that worked with Edison. Ott worked as a machinist, and he followed Edison to Menlo Park.
Reginald Fessenden was convinced to leave his training as an electrician to work as a chemist for Edison. He worked with insulation for electrical wires.