Auguste Lumière

French inventor (1862–1954)
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Auguste Lumière

Summary

Auguste Lumière is a human[1]. He was born in Besançon[2]. He was born on October 19, 1862[3]. He died in Lyon[4]. He died on April 10, 1954[5]. He worked as an inventor[6], engineer[7], biologist[8], film director[9], and director[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (219 views/month, #7,256 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Besançon[2], Auguste Lumière…
  • Auguste Lumière died in Lyon[4].
  • Auguste Lumière passed away in Lyon[12].
  • Auguste Lumière passed away in 7th arrondissement of Lyon[13].
  • Auguste Lumière was born on October 19, 1862[3].
  • Auguste Lumière died on April 10, 1954[5].
  • Burial took place at Grave of Winckler and Lumière Families[14].
  • Auguste Lumière is buried at Guillotière New Cemetery[15].
  • Auguste Lumière's father was Antoine Lumière[16].
  • Auguste Lumière's mother was Joséphine Costille[17].
  • A child of Auguste Lumière was Henri Lumière[18].
  • A child of Auguste Lumière was Andrée Lumière[19].
  • Auguste Lumière held citizenship in France[20].
  • Auguste Lumière worked as an inventor[6].
  • Auguste Lumière worked as an engineer[7].
  • Auguste Lumière worked as a biologist[8].
  • Auguste Lumière's professions included film director[9].
  • Auguste Lumière's professions included director[10].
  • Among Auguste Lumière's employers was Société Lumière[21].
  • Auguste Lumière received the Order of the Francisque[22].
  • Auguste Lumière received the Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[23].
  • Auguste Lumière received the Elliott Cresson Medal[24].
  • Auguste Lumière received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[25].
  • Auguste Lumière received the Officer of the Royal Order of Cambodia[26].
  • Auguste Lumière received the Officer of the Order of the Crown of Italy[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Besançon[2], Auguste Lumière… he was born on October 19, 1862[3]. His father was Antoine Lumière[16]. His mother was Joséphine Costille[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include inventor[6], engineer[7], biologist[8], film director[9], and director[10]. Auguste Lumière was employed by Société Lumière[21].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of the Francisque[22], an order[28], in France[29], founded in 1941[30]; Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[23], a grade of an order[31], in France[32]; Elliott Cresson Medal[24], an award[33], in United States[34], founded in 1875[35]; star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[25], a commemorative plaque[36], in United States[37]; Officer of the Royal Order of Cambodia[26]; and Officer of the Order of the Crown of Italy[27].

Personal Life

Children include Henri Lumière[18], an aircraft pilot[38], 1897–1971[39], of France[40], awarded the Officer of the Legion of Honour[41] and Andrée Lumière[19], a child actor[42], 1894–1918[43], of France[44].

Death and Burial

Auguste Lumière died on April 10, 1954[5]. Recorded place of death include Lyon[4], a commune of France[45], in France[46] and 7th arrondissement of Lyon[13], a municipal arrondissement of France[47], in France[48]. Recorded place of burial include Grave of Winckler and Lumière Families[14] and Guillotière New Cemetery[15].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Auguste Lumière include Lumière University Lyon 2[49], an educational institution[50], in France[51], founded in 1969[52], headquartered in Lyon[53].

Why It Matters

Auguste Lumière ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (219 views/month, #7,256 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[54] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[55]

Entities named for him include Lumière University Lyon 2[49], an educational institution[50], in France[51], founded in 1969[52], headquartered in Lyon[53].

FAQs

Where was Auguste Lumière born?

Auguste Lumière's place of birth was Besançon[2].

Where did Auguste Lumière die?

Auguste Lumière died in Lyon[4].

Who were Auguste Lumière's parents?

Auguste Lumière's father was Antoine Lumière[16]. Auguste Lumière's mother was Joséphine Costille[17].

What did Auguste Lumière do for work?

Auguste Lumière worked as inventor[6], engineer[7], biologist[8], film director[9], and director[10].

What awards did Auguste Lumière receive?

Honors received include Order of the Francisque[22], Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[23], Elliott Cresson Medal[24], and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[25].

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  25. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . fondsenligne.archives-lyon.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.

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Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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  2. [54] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [55] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 15d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Participant in WWII Axis collaboration in France
    Partner in business or sport Louis Lumière
    Given name Auguste
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