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  1. Bell, Alexander Bell, Alexander Graham Bellnoun

    United States inventor (born in Scotland) of the telephone (1847-1922)

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  1. Alexander Graham Bell

    Alexander Graham Bell (, born Alexander Bell; March 3, 1847 – August 2, 1922) was a Scottish-born 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.Bell's father, grandfather, and brother had all been associated with work on elocution and speech, and 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, on March 7, 1876. Bell considered his invention an intrusion on his real work as a scientist and refused to have a telephone in his study.Many other inventions marked Bell's later life, including groundbreaking work in optical telecommunications, hydrofoils, and aeronautics. Bell also had a strong influence on the National Geographic Society and its magazine while serving as the second president from January 7, 1898, until 1903. Beyond his work in engineering, Bell had a deep interest in the emerging science of heredity.

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    Alexander Graham Bell was a Scottish-born scientist, inventor, engineer, and innovator who is best-known for inventing the telephone. He is also credited for work in optical telecommunications, hydrofoils, and aeronautics. Born in 1847, Bell's research on hearing and speech also led him to work extensively with deaf individuals, including his mother and wife. Bell passed away in 1922, leaving a significant impact on modern communication and technology.

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  1. Alexander Graham Bell

    Alexander Graham Bell was an eminent scientist, inventor, engineer and innovator who is credited with inventing the first practical telephone. Bell's father, grandfather, and brother had all been associated with work on elocution and speech, and 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 US patent for the telephone in 1876. In retrospect, Bell considered his most famous invention an intrusion on his real work as a scientist and refused to have a telephone in his study. Many other inventions marked Bell's later life, including groundbreaking work in optical telecommunications, hydrofoils and aeronautics. In 1888, Bell became one of the founding members of the National Geographic Society. He has been described as one of the most influential figures in human history.

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    Inventor of a well-known necessity and nuisance. Started the saying, "Number, please."

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of Alexander Graham Bell in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

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    The numerical value of Alexander Graham Bell in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

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