Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

Alexander Graham Bell Biography and Timeline

Follow Alexander Graham Bell through 2 dated historical records for Great Britain.

Alexander Graham Bell, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

2Distinct records
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1881–1881Years on this page

1881

Induction Balance Tested

Inventor · Washington · Science / Physics

Tests an induction balance in an attempt to locate Garfield's bullet.

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Inventor · Washington · Science / Physics

Develops an early metal detector for the wounded president.

Records, sources and methodology

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