England was the leading European colonial power and had already established much of its overseas empire by the beginning of the 19th century. France was second, with its holdings in Southeast Asia and in North Africa, both. of these being established during the 19th century.
Thomas Edison married Mary Stilwell on December 25, 1871 (he was 24, she was 16).   She died on August 9, 1884.   He was married a second time, on February 24, 1886, at â¦the age of 39. His second wife's name was Mina Miller.
âThe legendary inventor Thomas Edison was the father of landmark inventions, including the phonograph, the modern light bulb, the electrical grid, and motion pictures. Here's a look at a few of his greatest hits. â. Thomas Edisonâs first great invention was the tin foil phonograph.