Alexander Graham Bell: Quick Facts
Facts
| Born | March 3, 1847 • Edinburgh • Scotland |
|---|---|
| Died | August 2, 1922 (aged 75) • Canada |
| Founder | AT&T Corporation |
| Awards And Honors | Hall of Fame (1950) |
| Inventions | Graphophone • telephone |
| Subjects Of Study | deafness • phonograph • special education |
Did You Know?
- Bell found Hellen Keller's father the tutor Anne Sullivan; Keller and Bell were later lifelong friends.
- After he was awarded his telephone patent, Alexander Graham Bell fought more than 600 lawsuits to keep it, five of which reached the Supreme Court.
- Alexander received his middle name as an 11th birthday present.
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