Alexander Graham Bell

Updated: 09/15/2017 by Computer Hope
Alexander Graham Bell

Name: Alexander Graham Bell

Born: March 3, 1847, in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK

Death: August 2, 1922 (Age: 75)

Computer-related contributions

  • Scientist, inventor, engineer, and innovator who is best known for inventing the first practical telephone.
  • Awarded the first US patent for the telephone in 1876.
  • Described as one of the most influential figures in human history.

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