Who was the primary patron and businessman behind Bell's work?
Answer
Gardiner Greene Hubbard
Gardiner Greene Hubbard, a prominent businessman and philanthropist, recognized the significant commercial potential in the technology Bell was developing. His initial support for Bell's work with the deaf evolved into financial backing for Bell's electrical experiments, which ultimately helped launch the telephone as a viable commercial technology.
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