Thomas Edison
Thomas Edison was an American inventor and businessman who is best known for his role in the development of electric power generation and for inventing the phonograph and the incandescent light bulb. Often referred to as one of the greatest inventors in history, Edison's work laid the foundation for modern electric utilities and transformed everyday life. His famous quote about failure highlights his belief in perseverance and the importance of learning from mistakes.
Born on Feb 11, 1847 (178 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| United States | 1 | 6.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 131,874 | $21,000,000 | 8,367$ |
| Totals | 1 | 331,002,651 | 131,874 | $21,000,000 | 8,367$ |
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United States:
America’s wealth is ill-gotten, not the fruit of a free society that has encouraged innovation from Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Edison.
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Australia:
In 1929, Thomas Edison exhibits a replica of his first successful incandescent lamp.
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Slovenia:
Thomas Edison is mentioned in the context of Westinghouse's historical competition in the 'war of currents'.
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Brazil:
Thomas Edison believed that sleep was a waste of time and an unnecessary interruption of productivity.
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Italy:
Thomas Edison was one of the notable figures attracted to the health clinic run by John Harvey Kellogg.
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India:
Thomas Edison is quoted regarding the future of medicine, emphasizing the importance of patient care.
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Monaco:
Thomas Edison is noted for inventing the necrophonic device intended to record the voices of the dead.
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Australia:
Thomas Edison understood the creative brilliance of sleep and used it ruthlessly as a tool.
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Ireland:
Thomas Edison is mentioned in the context of his historical rivalry with Nikola Tesla over electrical ideas.
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Venezuela:
Thomas Edison presented his sound recording technique known as 'the phonograph'.
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