Thomas A. Watson
Assistant to Alexander Graham Bell
Born
Died
1934
91 years ago — 80 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
United States
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Assisted Alexander Graham Bell in his experiments with the electric telephone. Contributed to the first successful voice transmission on March 10, 1876, when Bell famously said, 'Mr. Watson, come here; I want to see you'. Worked with Bell in developing various telecommunication devices, becoming a key figure in early telephone history. Later involved in the establishment of the Bell Telephone Company, which played a vital role in the expansion of telephone service across the United States.
Facilitated the first successful voice transmission
Contributed to the invention of the telephone
Helped establish the Bell Telephone Company
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