Antonio Meucci

Antonio Santi Giuseppe Meucci (April 13, 1808 – October 18, 1896) was an Italian inventor; he is credited as the inventor of the telephone. In June 2002, Meucci was officially credited by the United States House of Representatives with the invention of the telephone, instead of Alexander Graham Bell.

Recognition

For more than one century, everywhere but in Italy, Bell has been considered the inventor of the telephone. Meucci was recognised as the first inventor of the telephone by the United States House of Representatives, in House Resolution 269, dated 11 June 2002. The Parliament of Canada retaliated by passing a bill recognising Canadian immigrant Alexander Graham Bell as the only inventor of the telephone.

Related Topics:
United States House of Representatives - 11 June - 2002 - Parliament of Canada

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