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summarize thomas edison's life in three sentences
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thomas edison was an american inventor and businessman who is credited with creating the first commercially viable incandescent light bulb. he was a prolific inventor, with 1093 us patents to his name, and is credited with introducing the phonograph and the motion picture camera. he founded the general electric company and is often heralded as one of the most influential inventors of all time.
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