Louis Daguerre
French scientist, artist and photographer (1787–1851)
Louis Daguerre was born on November 18, 1787 in Cormeilles-en-Parisis and died on July 10, 1851 in Bry-sur-Marne, aged 63. Recorded occupations: photographer, painter, chemist, graphic artist, daguerreotypist and architect. Country of citizenship: France. Notable works include “Boulevard du Temple”. Honours include Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order, Officer of the Legion of Honour, 72 names on the Eiffel Tower and Knight of the Legion of Honour. Member of Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities.
- Born
- November 18, 1787 · Cormeilles-en-Parisis
- Died
- July 10, 1851 · Bry-sur-Marne
- Age at death
- 63
- Citizenship
- France
- Occupations
- photographer, painter, chemist, graphic artist, daguerreotypist, architect
- Notable works
- Boulevard du Temple
- Honours
- 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
- Wikipedia editions
- 79 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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