Alexander Graham Bell
Canadian-American scientist inventor of telephone (1847–1922)
1847 — 1922
Quick Facts
Profession
Canadian-American scientist inventor of telephone (1847–1922)
Born
March 3, 1847
Died
1922 (age ~75)
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
businessperson, engineer, professor
United Kingdom of Great Britain and IrelandBorn in EdinburghDied in Beinn Bhreagh
1847
Born in Edinburgh (1847-03-03)
1883
AwardMember of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States
1898
Positionboard member (1898–1922)
1902
AwardAlbert Medal
1907
AwardJohn Fritz Medal
1912
AwardElliott Cresson Medal
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Alexander Graham Bell was a Scottish-born 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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Who is Alexander Graham Bell?+
Alexander Graham Bell was a Scottish-born 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.
What does the name Alexander mean?+
The name Alexander means "A male given name from Ancient Greek, most famously held by Alexander the Great.. Etymology: *h₂lek- Borrowed from Alexander, from Ἀλέξανδρος, from to defend + ἀνδρ-, the stem of man. Alexandre.". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Alexander Graham Bell born?+
Alexander Graham Bell was born on March 3, 1847.
When did Alexander Graham Bell die?+
Alexander Graham Bell died in 1922, at approximately 75 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Ancient Greek, most famously held by Alexander the Great.. Etymology: *h₂lek- Borrowed from Alexander, from Ἀλέξανδρος, from to defend + ἀνδρ-, the stem of man. Alexandre.
The name Alexander is of Spanish origin, meaning "A male given name from Ancient Greek, most famously held by Alexander the Great.. Etymology: *h₂lek- Borrowed from Alexander, from Ἀλέξανδρος, from to defend + ἀνδρ-, the stem of man. Alexandre.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Alexander — March 3, 1847
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Pisces
Intuitive, compassionate, artistic
Water · Neptune · Feb 19 – Mar 20
Chinese Zodiac
Goat
Calm, gentle, sympathetic
Fire · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
12 Imix
Dragon — creation, primordial energy
Celtic Tree
Ash
Intuitive, artistic, imaginative
Ogham: Nion · Feb 18 – Mar 17
Birthstone: Aquamarine — Courage, serenity
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You made me understand something I thought was beyond me.
— a curious mind
I quote you in class. The students always lean in.
— a science teacher
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