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.
9pm: The Edison, NJ forecast for Feb 22 is 39 degrees and Patchy rain possible. There is 70 percentage chance of rain and 4 mph winds from the East. Edison 10 Day Weather Thursday: The Edison forecast for Feb 22 is 39 degrees and Moderate rain. There is 79 percentage chance of rain and 8 mph winds from the Northeast.