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.
Martha Wayles Skelton married Thomas Jefferson on January 1, 1772. The couple went to live at his estate known as Monticello, located near Charlottesville, Virginia. To please his new bride, Thomas Jefferson bought a pianoforte for their home. The pair liked to perform duets, with Thomas Jefferson joining in on the violin.