Louis Daguerre
French photographer, inventor of Daguerrotype (1787–1851) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Louis-Jacques-Mandé Daguerre (/dəˈɡɛər/ ⓘ də-GAIR, French: [lwi ʒɑk mɑ̃de daɡɛʁ]; 18 November 1787 – 10 July 1851) was a French artist and photographer, recognized for his invention of the eponymous daguerreotype process of photography. He became known as one of the fathers of photography. Though he is most famous for his contributions to photography, he was also an accomplished painter, scenic designer, and a developer of the diorama theatre.
"Daguerre" redirects here. For the crater, see Daguerre (crater).
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Louis Daguerre | |
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Born | Louis-Jacques-Mandé Daguerre (1787-11-18)18 November 1787 |
Died | 10 July 1851(1851-07-10) (aged 63) |
Known for | Invention of the daguerreotype process |
Spouse |
Louise Georgina Arrow-Smith
(m. 1810–1851) |
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