Vida
Where were you born?
In Milan, Ohio, Unated states, February 11 in 1847
What is your most famous invention?
My most famous invention is the light bulb
Did you recieved any international honors?
Yes, I recieved many awards, one of them is the French Legion of Honors
Were you really a poor student?
I was considered a poor student because I didn´t like the strict school
What was happening in Mexico when you were born in 1847?
Mexico was on the middle of the Mexican-American war
What was your is early interest?
I was interest in reading, chemistry and experimenting with electricity
How many patents you hold?
Over 1,000
Were you ever inducted into any hall of fame?
Yes, I am in the National Inventrors Hall of Fame
Did you really invent the bulb?
I improved it and many other inventors make desings for me
How was Mexicos´s political situation during your very early inventions?
Mexico was on the reform war and the french intervation while I was starting my carrer
How did you lose your hearing?
I lose it when I was a kid, but it helps me to focus on my work
What important invention do you create to improve comunication?
I improved the phonograph, wich is the first device to play back sound
Did you receive recognition from the US goverment?
Yes, I recieve the Congressional Gold medal in 1928
Did you had a favorite invention?
Yes, the phonograph is my favorite invention
What major event occurred in Mexico around the time you were patented the phonograph?
It was starting the porfiriato, Porfirio Diaz was modernizing Mexico
Did you had a formal education?
I had a very lttle formal education, I was homeschooled by my mother
How did you contribute to electric power distribution?
I develop one of the first electric power distribution systems
How did the public view you during your career?
I was viewed as a pioneer in technology and a as genius
Did you really work 24h a day?
I don´t really work 24h, but I was known for working too much and sleeping a little bit
How did Mexico canged during your peak invention years?
They were more modern and expanded my industry
Was there a rumor that you were born in Mexico?
Yes, but it´s fake
What was your role in the film industry?
I helped with the motion picture camera
Are there museums dedicated to your work?
Yes, many of them like Edison National Historic Site
Is there any truth to the rumor that you were born in Mexico?
NO, this is just a myth
were you ever connected to Mexico in his business or inventions?
My inventions influenced in there but I never go