Auguste Lumière

Auguste Lumière

Biography

Auguste Lumière (1862–1954) was a French engineer, industrialist, biologist, and illusionist. In 1894 and 1895, he and his brother Louis invented an animated photographic camera and projection device, the cinematograph, which met with worldwide success.

Personal info

Gender

Male

Birthday

1862-10-19

Place of birth

Besançon, Doubs, France

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