Louis Daguerre
November 18, 1787 –July 10, 1851
Photographer, Painter, Chemist, Graphic artist, Daguerreotypist, Architect
Lived 63 years
- Born in
- Cormeilles-en-Parisis
- Passed away in
- Bry-sur-Marne
Louis-Jacques-Mandé Daguerre ( də-GAIR; French: [lwi ʒɑk mɑ̃de daɡɛʁ]; 18 November 1787 – 10 July 1851) was a French scientist, artist and photographer. He is 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.
Notable works: Boulevard du Temple Awards: Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order, Officer of the Legion of Honour, 72 names on the Eiffel Tower, Knight of the Legion of Honour
Source: Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louis_Daguerre