Thomas Edison
2/11/1847 - 10/18/1931
Aquarius
Last Words
"It's very beautiful over there."
Death & Legacy
Thomas Alva Edison, one of the most famous inventors in history, died at his home in West Orange, N.J., at the age of 84. He held 1,093 patents for different inventions. Many of his creations, such as the phonograph, the motion picture camera, and the electric light bulb, have had widespread impact on the modern industrialized world.
Details
- Cause of Death
- Diabetes complications
- Age at Death
- 84 years
- Funeral Location
- West Orange, New Jersey, United States
- Final Resting Place
- Thomas Edison National Historical Park, West Orange, New Jersey, U.S.