Charles Moisson

French projectionist (1864-1943)
Person human Q2959833
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Charles Moisson

Summary

Charles Moisson is a human[1]. Born in Château-Gontier[2], he… he was born on August 8, 1864[3]. He died in Saint-Amand-Montrond[4]. He died on October 1, 1943[5]. He worked as a projectionist[6], cinematographer[7], and film director[8]. He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]

Key Facts

  • Charles Moisson was born in Château-Gontier[2].
  • Charles Moisson passed away in Saint-Amand-Montrond[4].
  • Charles Moisson was born on August 8, 1864[3].
  • Charles Moisson died on October 1, 1943[5].
  • Charles Moisson held citizenship in France[10].
  • Charles Moisson worked as a projectionist[6].
  • Charles Moisson worked as a cinematographer[7].
  • Charles Moisson worked as a film director[8].
  • Charles Moisson is recorded as male[11].
  • Charles Moisson's instance of is recorded as human[12].
  • Charles Moisson's Commons category is recorded as Charles Moisson[13].
  • Charles Moisson's family name is recorded as Moisson[14].
  • Charles Moisson's given name is recorded as Charles[15].
  • Charles Moisson's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[16].
  • Charles Moisson's Commons Creator page is recorded as Charles Moisson[17].
  • Charles Moisson's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'fr', 'text': 'Charles Moisson'}[18].

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Origins and Family

Born in Château-Gontier[2], Charles Moisson… he was born on August 8, 1864[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include projectionist[6], cinematographer[7], and film director[8].

Death and Burial

Charles Moisson died on October 1, 1943[5]. He passed away in Saint-Amand-Montrond[4].

Why It Matters

Charles Moisson has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[19]

He is credited with the discovery of movie camera[20].

FAQs

Where was Charles Moisson born?

Charles Moisson's place of birth was Château-Gontier[2].

Where did Charles Moisson die?

Charles Moisson passed away in Saint-Amand-Montrond[4].

What did Charles Moisson do for work?

Charles Moisson worked as projectionist[6], cinematographer[7], and film director[8].

What did Charles Moisson discover?

Charles Moisson is credited as discoverer of movie camera[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . victorian-cinema.net. victorian-cinema.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Dictionnaire biographique des préfets (septembre 1870-mai 1982). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [11] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . wikidata.org.
  10. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [20] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [19] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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