Thomas Edison
(1847-1931)

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American inventor and businessman (1847-1931) – Thomas Edison was born in Milan (Village in Ohio, USA) on February 11th, 1847 and died in West Orange (Township in Essex County, New Jersey, United States) on October 18th, 1931 at the age of 84. Today Thomas Edison would be 177 years old.

Age

how old was Thomas Edison when he died?

Thomas Edison died in 1931 at the age of 84.

Biographical data

Birthday	February 11th, 1847 (Thursday)
Place of Birth	Milan Village in Ohio, USA
Death Date	October 18th, 1931 (Sunday)
Death place	West Orange Township in Essex County, New Jersey, United States
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Aquarius (The Water-Bearer) ♒
Chinese Zodiac	Goat 羊

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Thomas Edison

Birthday

When was Thomas Edison born?

Thomas Edison was born on February 11th, 1847.

Death

When did Thomas Edison die?

Thomas Edison died on October 18th, 1931 at the age of 84 in West Orange (Township in Essex County, New Jersey, United States). Today Thomas Edison would be 177 years old.