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.

See also

• Philipp Reis
• Alexander Graham Bell
• Telephone