Thomas Alva Edison was born February 11, 1847 in Milan, Ohio (pronounced MY-lan). In 1854, when he was seven, the family moved to Michigan, where Edison spent the rest of his childhood.At the age of 12 AI bought the small print press sold themselves, called "Grand Trank Herald." but the accident, he was fired from his job. Later,he sold machine.In 1877,he invented the phonograph.Andd a light bulb to fame to him.He had the company name "Edison Electric limit".He as worked hard until he fell ill.And died on 18 October 1941.