Nicéphore Niépce
Nicéphore Niépce
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a French inventor, usually credited with the invention of photography.
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Born
Joseph Nicéphore Niépce 7 March 1765 Chalon-sur-Saône, Saône-et-Loire, France
Died
5 July 1833 (aged 68) Saint-Loup-de-Varennes, Saône-et-Loire, France
Known for
Photography Pyréolophore internal combustion engine
Occupation
Inventor photographer
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France
era
1800+
Years active
1795−1833