Alexander Bain (12 October 1810 - 2 January 1877) was a Scottish inventor and engineer who was first to invent and patent the electric clock. He created the first fax machine, known as Bain's facsimile. Bain also installed the railway telegraph lines between Edinburgh and Glasgow.

Early life

Bain was born in Leanmore, near Watten, Caithness, Scotland. He was baptised

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