Begetter (noun)

1. The father of a child.
2. The originator or creator of something.

Origin:

From beget, meaning to father or to produce as a result of breeding or generation.

Examples:

1. He was the begetter of the idea.
2. The begetter of the family fortune was a savvy businessman.
3. The scientist was considered the begetter of the field.
4. The begetter of the new technology was awarded a prize.
5. The begetter of the new plant variety was a renowned botanist.