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Who shared the patent for the telegraph with Morse?

  • Graham Bell

  • Thomas Edison

  • Elisha Gray

  • Alfred Vail

Answer

Alfred Vail, an American inventor and entrepreneur, played a pivotal role in the development of the telegraph alongside Samuel Morse. Vail's significant contributions included constructing the first working telegraph, improving the original design, and sharing the patent rights with Morse. Vail's expertise in mechanics and engineering proved instrumental in transforming Morse's concept into a practical and commercially viable technology, shaping the field of communication in the 19th century.
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