
Étienne-Jules Marey
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Born: 3/5/1830•Died: 5/21/1904
Place of Birth
Beaune, Côte-d'Or, France
Biography
Étienne-Jules Marey was a French scientist, physiologist and chronophotographer. His work was significant in the development of cardiology, physical instrumentation, aviation, cinematography and the science of laboratory photography. He is widely considered to be a pioneer of photography and an influential pioneer of the history of cinema.