The light bulb was created in 1882 by Thomas Edison.
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Thomas Edison invented the first commercially practical incandescent light bulb in 1879 during the presidency of Rutherford B. Hayes.
No, Benjamin Franklin did not invent the light bulb. The light bulb was actually invented by Thomas Edison in the 19th century. Benjamin Franklin is known for his contributions to electricity and the invention of the lightning rod.
Thomas Edison is credited with inventing the light bulb in 1879. He developed a practical and commercially viable incandescent light bulb that revolutionized the way we light our homes and buildings. Edison's pioneering work in electric lighting laid the foundation for the modern lighting industry.
Edison did not invent the lightbulb. He purchased the 1875 patent he purchased from inventors, Henry Woodwardand Matthew Evans and improved on it. His contribution was to develop a carbon filament that burned for forty hours. Edison placed his filament in an oxygenless bulb.
Thomas Edison is credited with inventing the light bulb, not "josephswan." Edison's invention of the light bulb in 1879 was a result of years of experimentation with different materials and techniques to create a practical and long-lasting source of light. The invention of the light bulb revolutionized the way people lived and worked by providing a reliable source of illumination.