Nikola Tesla VS. Thomas Edison Charge: You did not invent the electricity Electricity was not invented by any one person.The truth is that electricity has always been around because it naturally exists in the world. Over the centuries, there have been many discoveries made about electricity. We've all heard of famous people like Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Edison, but there have been many other inventors throughout history that were each a part in the development of electricity. Case Status: Closed Case Closed: 12 Months ago. Category: Science and Technology Tags: Edison Tesla Franklin Electricity