Thomas Alva Edison
Born: February 11, 1947 in Milan, Ohio
Died: October 18, 1931 in West Orange, New Jersey
Things you might not have known:
- Youngest of seven siblings raised in Port Huron, Michigan
- Suffered from hearing loss his whole life
- Only spent 12 weeks in school
- Involved in the invention of the electric chair
- Obtained last patent (1,093rd) at age 83
- Friend and neighbor of Henry Ford in Ft. Myers, FL
"Genius is one per cent inspiration and ninety-nine per cent perspiration. Accordingly, a 'genius' is often merely a talented person who has done all of his or her homework."