Jan, 1878 - Oct, 193153 years 9 months
Founded the company that brought electric light to households and businesses.
Invented the first commercially practical incandescent light bulb.
Developed the electric power distribution system.
Prolific inventor and businessman known for developing many devices that greatly influenced life around the world, including the phonograph, the motion picture camera, and the electric light bulb.
Jan, 1892 - Oct, 193139 years 9 months
Co-founded General Electric, one of the largest and most diversified industrial corporations in the world.
Played a key role in the development of electrical power and lighting systems.
Contributed to the advancement of numerous technological innovations.
Various fields of science and technology, Self-Education, Self-Taught
Jan, 1859 - Oct, 1931
Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Chemistry