Harley Davidson's Accomplishments

As one of the greatest scientists in the twentieth century, I was able to create a living by my love for science and learning. I would like to believe that my inventions influenced others, as I was influenced by other experiments that I have seen throughout my life. My contributions throughout my life was the lightbulb, motion picture camera, electrical vote recorder, and universal electric motor. I was born on February 11, 1847 in Milan Ohio. I was the last of seven children, and my parents were Samuel and Nancy edison. My father was a political activist and my mother was a school teacher, and she influenced my incredibly when I was younger. I struggled in school, and eventually I was taught at home by my mom. I enjoyed reading books on many subjects, and I was able to learn on my own pace. After I became 12, I convinced my parents to let me sell newspapers, and I began to publish my own newspaper, which I named the Grand Trunk Herald. I then learned about the telegraph, and eventually I became a telegraph operator. For five or so years I traveled and worked, while reading books in my spare time. I returned home after my dad got laid off and my mom became ill.

I managed to sell it $40,000 when I was only 22 years old. I decided to quit my work as a telegrapher and to dedicate myself to my inventions. After thousands of attempts, I created a way to have the light bulb last for several hours, which I quickly patented. I decided in January of 1880 that I would develop a company that could provide electricity to cities. I founded the Edison Illuminating Company, the first electric utility. As I got older, I eventually transitioned into a business manager instead of an inventor. My laboratory became too large for just me to manage, and it was much harder being a manager then inventing