Thomas Edisons LIfetime
Thomas Edison was born in 1847 and died in 1931 so yes he was alive at the time of the first world war (1914-1918)
From a Chinese point of view, World War II started in 1931 when Japanese troops occupied part of the country and didn't leave until 1945.
1931
Henrietta Muir Edwards was born on December 18, 1849 and died on November 10, 1931. She was 81 when she died. For more info see: http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.com/index.cfm?PgNm=TCE&Params=A1ARTA0002546
Thomas Edisons LIfetime
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Depression and the war.
he lived form 1847 to 1931
There really weren't any huge events during those years. However, in 1479 BC, Thutmose III ascended to the throne of Egypt.
he lived form 1847 to 1931
Numerous important events occurred between 1928 and 1940. Specifically, the Empire State Building was completed in 1931, the Hoover Dam was completed in 1936, and World War I started in 1939.
The segregation of llamas and alpacas.
Thomas Edison was born in 1847 and died in 1931 so yes he was alive at the time of the first world war (1914-1918)
Thomas Alva Edison 11th February 1847 - 18th October 1931.
David Sarnoff has written: 'Edison, 1847-1931'
February 11, 1847 - October 18, 1931