Edwin Holmes (inventor)
| Edwin Holmes | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 25, 1820 | 
| Died | 1901 | 
| Nationality | American | 
| Known for | Burglar alarm | 
Edwin Holmes (April 25, 1820 – 1901) was an American businessman who is credited with inventing, commercializing the electromagnetic burglar alarm and with establishing the first burglar alarm networks.