The telephone was invented by:

Correct answer: Graham Bell. Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone in 1876.

Background: His first words on the telephone were reportedly “Mr. Watson, come here”.

• Marconi: Marconi developed radio.
• Sholes: Christopher Sholes developed the typewriter.
• Babbage: Charles Babbage designed early mechanical computers.

Did you know? Bell’s patent was granted on 7 March 1876.

Memory trick: Bell → Telephone.