Alexander Graham Bell

Alexander Graham Bell born on March 3, 1847 Graham Bell was a Scottish-born scientist, inventor, engineer, and innovator Bell is credited with patenting the first practical telephone and founding the American Telephone and Telegraph Company (AT&T) in 1885. Bell's both his mother and wife were deaf, profoundly influencing Bell's life's work. His research on hearing and speech further led him to experiment with hearing devices which eventually culminated in Bell being awarded the first U.S. patent for the telephone in 1876. Many other inventions marked Bell's later life, including groundbreaking work in optical telecommunications, hydrofoils, and aeronautics. Bell was second president of National Geographic Society (1896-98) Bell expired on August 2, 1922 Categories:Famous Scientists, 1847 births, 1922 deaths,