Alexander Graham Bell
Alexander Graham Bell was a Scottish-born inventor, scientist, and teacher best known for his invention of the telephone, which revolutionized communication and earned him a prominent place in the history of technology and innovation.
Born on Mar 03, 1847 (178 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 1 | 7.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 7,700 | $700,000 | 623$ |
| Hungary | 1 | 5.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 9,660,351 | 10,073 | $160,000 | 167$ |
| Totals | 2 | 18,314,973 | 17,773 | $860,000 | 790$ |
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Hungary:
Alexander Graham Bell was asked to assist in locating the bullet in President Garfield's body using a metal detector.
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Switzerland:
Alexander Graham Bell preferred the maritime greeting 'Ahoy' over Edison's 'Hello!'.
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United Kingdom:
Alexander Graham Bell was invited to find the bullet in Garfield’s body with his metal detector.
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Hungary:
Alexander Graham Bell is often credited with inventing the telephone.
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Canada:
Alexander Graham Bell, a Scottish-Canadian inventor, did create the first practical telephone in 1876.
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Peru:
Alexander Graham Bell is not recognized as the inventor of the telephone by the United States Congress.
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Ireland:
Alexander Graham Bell championed oralism, the belief that deaf people should learn to speak and lip-read.
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Israel:
Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone, leading to the use of copper networks in communication.
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Iraq:
Alexander Graham Bell is mentioned as a significant figure in the history of invention and creativity.
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Venezuela:
Alexander Graham Bell and Thomas Watson spoke to each other by telephone for the first time on October 9, 1876.
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