Born
March 7, 1765
Chalon-sur-Saône, France
Died
July 5, 1833
Saint-Loup-de-Varennes, France
Known for
French inventor and photographer
Nicéphore Niépce (1765–1833) was France best known for French inventor and photographer.
Joseph Nicéphore Niépce (1765 – 1833) was a French inventor and physicist, widely recognized as a pioneer of photography. He developed heliography, the process used to create the world's oldest surviving photograph of a real-world scene. His tireless experimentation laid the foundation for modern photographic techniques.
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When did Nicéphore Niépce die?
Nicéphore Niépce died on July 5, 1833 in Saint-Loup-de-Varennes, France, at the age of 68.
Where was Nicéphore Niépce born?
Nicéphore Niépce was born in Chalon-sur-Saône, France on March 7, 1765.
What is Nicéphore Niépce best known for?
Nicéphore Niépce is best known for French inventor and photographer.
How old was Nicéphore Niépce when they died?
Nicéphore Niépce was 68 years old at the time of death.
What nationality was Nicéphore Niépce?
Nicéphore Niépce was from France.
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