Louis Daguerre
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Summary
Louis Daguerre was born on November 18, 1787[1], in Cormeilles-en-Parisis[2]. He died on July 10, 1851[3], in Bry-sur-Marne[4]. He worked as a photographer[5], painter[6], chemist[7], graphic artist[8], and daguerreotypist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,682 views/month, #6,951 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: July 10, 1787[11]
- Date of death: July 12, 1851[12]
- Place of burial: Cemetery of Bry-sur-Marne[13]
- Spouse: Louise Georgina Arrowsmith[14]
- Country of citizenship: France[15]
- Native language: French[16]
- Occupation: architect[17]
- Student: Antoine Claudet[18]
- Notable work: Boulevard du Temple[19]
- Award received: Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[20], Officer of the Legion of Honour[21], 72 names on the Eiffel Tower[22], Knight of the Legion of Honour[23]
- Member of: Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities[24]
- Sex or gender: male[25]
- Commons category: Louis Daguerre[26]
- Cause of death: myocardial infarction[27]
- Family name: Daguerre[28]
- Given name: Louis[29], Jacques[30]
- Commons gallery: Louis Daguerre[31]
- Relative: John Arrowsmith[32]
- Student of: Ignazio Degotti[33], Pierre Prévost[34]
- Manner of death: natural causes[35]
- Floruit: January 1, 1824[36]
- Described by source: Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[37], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[38], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[39]
- Participant in: Documenta 6[40]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[41]
- Commons Creator page: Louis Daguerre[42]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Louis Daguerre include Daguerre[43], a lunar crater[44] and Daguerre Glacier[45], a glacier[46].
Why It Matters
Louis Daguerre has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] He is known by 98 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]
He is credited with the discovery of daguerreotype process[49], a photographic technique[50]. Entities named for him include Daguerre[43], a lunar crater[44] and Daguerre Glacier[45], a glacier[46].
FAQs
Where was Louis Daguerre born?
Louis Daguerre was born in Cormeilles-en-Parisis[2].
Where did Louis Daguerre die?
Louis Daguerre passed away in Bry-sur-Marne[4].
Who was Louis Daguerre married to?
Louis Daguerre's spouses include Louise Georgina Arrowsmith[14].
What did Louis Daguerre do for work?
Louis Daguerre worked as a photographer[5], painter[6], chemist[7], graphic artist[8], and daguerreotypist[9].
What awards did Louis Daguerre receive?
Honors received include Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[20], Officer of the Legion of Honour[21], 72 names on the Eiffel Tower[22], and Knight of the Legion of Honour[23].
What did Louis Daguerre discover?
Louis Daguerre is credited as discoverer of daguerreotype process[49].