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Charles A. Cheever
1852-09-07 – 1900-05-02
Life & Legacy
Charles Augustus Cheever (September 7, 1852 – May 2, 1900) was an American industrialist and inventor. He was affiliated with Alexander Graham Bell and Thomas Edison improving their inventions. He patented 100 of these improvements, most related to the telephone. Cheever formed the Telephone Company of New York and constructed the first telephone line in New York City. He was disabled early in his life and was an invalid.
Occupation & Career
inventor, businessperson
Sources & Provenance
- Wikidata population candidate Q29261488 — wikidata View source
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