Thomas Edison (1847–1931) was an American inventor and businessman who is best known for his contributions to the development of electric power generation and numerous inventions that have had a significant impact on modern technology. He is often credited with developing the first commercially viable incandescent light bulb and for establishing the first industrial research laboratory. Edison's most notable inventions include the phonograph, the motion picture camera, and improvements to the telegraph and the telephone.
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