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Alexander Graham Bell

March 3, 1847 – August 2, 1922

Inventor of the telephone (1847–1922)

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Alexander Graham Bell was a Scottish-born-and-educated Canadian-American inventor, scientist, and engineer who is credited with patenting the first practical telephone. He also co-founded the American Telephone and Telegraph Company (AT&T) in 1885.

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  • Birthday · March 3
  • Anniversary · August 2

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