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Thomas Edison
1847 – 1931
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“Thomas Alva Edison was an American inventor and businessman known for developing devices in electric power generation, sound recording, and motion pictures, significantly impacting the modern industrialized world.”
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ENGINEERINGInvention of the Phonograph
1857–1888
The phonograph revolutionized the way sound was recorded and played back, laying the foundation for modern audio technology.
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Invention of the Kinetoscope
1888–1895
The Kinetoscope revolutionized motion picture exhibition, paving the way for modern cinema.
ENGINEERINGDevelopment of the Electric Power Station
1871–2018
The electric power station revolutionized energy generation and distribution, laying the foundation for modern electrical infrastructure.
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Invention of the Incandescent Light Bulb
1761–1889
The incandescent light bulb transformed lighting, paving the way for widespread electrical use.