Amos Dolbear

Amos Emerson Dolbear (November 10, 1837 – February 23, 1910) was an American inventor. His patents interfered with Guglielmo Marconi's planned activities in the US.

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November 10 - 1837 - February 23 - 1910 - American - Inventor - Guglielmo Marconi

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He invented the first telephone receiver with a permanent magnet in 1865, 11 years before Alexander Graham Bell patented his model. Later, Dolber couldn't prove his claim, so Bell kept the patent.

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1865 - Alexander Graham Bell

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Dolbear was a graduate of Ohio Wesleyan University, in Delaware, Ohio.

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Ohio Wesleyan University - Delaware, Ohio

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