Frederick Scott Archer

English inventor of the photographic collodion process (1813–1857)
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Frederick Scott Archer

Summary

Frederick Scott Archer is a human[1]. Born in Bishop's Stortford[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1813[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on January 1, 1857[5]. He worked as a photographer[6], sculptor[7], and inventor[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (60 views/month, #7,263 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Frederick Scott Archer's place of birth was Bishop's Stortford[2].
  • Frederick Scott Archer passed away in London[4].
  • Frederick Scott Archer was born on January 1, 1813[3].
  • Frederick Scott Archer died on January 1, 1857[5].
  • Frederick Scott Archer died on May 2, 1857[10].
  • Burial took place at Kensal Green Cemetery[11].
  • Frederick Scott Archer held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[12].
  • Frederick Scott Archer worked as a photographer[6].
  • Frederick Scott Archer worked as a sculptor[7].
  • Frederick Scott Archer's professions included inventor[8].
  • Frederick Scott Archer received the International Photography Hall of Fame and Museum[13].
  • Frederick Scott Archer is recorded as male[14].
  • Frederick Scott Archer's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Frederick Scott Archer's Commons category is recorded as Frederick Scott Archer[16].
  • Frederick Scott Archer's given name is recorded as Frederick[17].
  • Frederick Scott Archer's described at URL is recorded as http://iphf.org/inductees/frederick-scott-archer/[18].
  • Frederick Scott Archer's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[19].
  • Frederick Scott Archer's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[20].
  • Frederick Scott Archer's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Frederick Scott Archer'}[21].
  • Frederick Scott Archer's has works in the collection is recorded as National Gallery of Art[22].
  • Frederick Scott Archer's has works in the collection is recorded as J. Paul Getty Museum[23].
  • Frederick Scott Archer's copyright status as a creator is recorded as copyrights on works have expired[24].
  • Frederick Scott Archer's P14541 is recorded as 34DSv9[25].

Body

Origins and Family

Frederick Scott Archer was born in Bishop's Stortford[2]. He was born on January 1, 1813[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include photographer[6], sculptor[7], and inventor[8].

Recognition

Frederick Scott Archer received the International Photography Hall of Fame and Museum[13].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 1, 1857[5] and May 2, 1857[10]. Frederick Scott Archer died in London[4]. He is buried at Kensal Green Cemetery[11].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Frederick Scott Archer include Archer Glacier[26], a glacier[27].

Why It Matters

Frederick Scott Archer ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (60 views/month, #7,263 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

He is credited with the discovery of collodion process[30]. Entities named for him include Archer Glacier[26], a glacier[27].

FAQs

Where was Frederick Scott Archer born?

Frederick Scott Archer was born in Bishop's Stortford[2].

Where did Frederick Scott Archer die?

Frederick Scott Archer died in London[4].

What did Frederick Scott Archer do for work?

Frederick Scott Archer worked as photographer[6], sculptor[7], and inventor[8].

What awards did Frederick Scott Archer receive?

Honors received include International Photography Hall of Fame and Museum[13].

What did Frederick Scott Archer discover?

Frederick Scott Archer is credited as discoverer of collodion process[30].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] ↑ . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] ↑ . fotoCH. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] ↑ . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] ↑ . iphf.org. iphf.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] ↑ . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [5] ↑ . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 4d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-01 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Wikipedia languages → ['arz', 'ca', 'commons', 'cs', 'de', 'en', 'es', 'et', 'fa', 'fr', 'hy', 'it', '
    Date of death → +1857-01-01T00:00:00Z, +1857-05-02T00:00:00Z
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    P14541 → 34DSv9
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  3. 20w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Has works in the collection → National Gallery of Art, J. Paul Getty Museum
    Copyright status as a creator → copyrights on works have expired
    Place of death → London
    Country of citizenship → United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
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