Alexander Graham Bell

Alexander Graham Bell Historical Figure Nationality: Born in Scotland, United Kingdom, later a citizen of the United States and Canada Year of Birth: 1847 Year of Death: 1922 Cause of Death: Complications due to diabetes Religion: Unitarian Occupation: , Inventor, Physicist Parents: Alexander Melville Bell Eliza Grace Symonds Bell Spouse: Mabel Hubbard Children: Four-two daughters survived to adulthood Fictional Appearances: Southern Victory POD: September 10, 1862 Appearance(s): How Few Remain Type of Appearance: Contemporary reference

Alexander Graham Bell (March 3, 1847 – August 2, 1922) was an eminent scientist, inventor and innovator who is credited with inventing the first practical telephone. This invention stemmed from his research into hearing devices. Bell himself never owned a phone.

Alexander Graham Bell in Southern Victory

Although the inventor of the telephone, Alexander Graham Bell was looked upon in the United States with suspicion because of his British and Canadian heritage.

During a meeting between General William Rosecrans and German diplomat Alfred von Schlieffen, Rosecrans used and then cursed the telephone, noting Bell's status as a Canadian as in a tone that suggested it was indicative of the telephone's flaws. Von Schlieffen could not see the connection.