Eadweard Muybridge
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Summary
Eadweard Muybridge is a human[1]. He was born in Kingston upon Thames[2]. He was born on April 9, 1830[3]. He passed away in Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames[4]. He died on May 8, 1904[5]. He worked as a photographer[6], inventor[7], film director[8], film actor[9], and bookseller[10]. He ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,103 views/month, #6,683 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Eadweard Muybridge was born in Kingston upon Thames[2].
- Eadweard Muybridge died in Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames[4].
- Eadweard Muybridge was born on April 9, 1830[3].
- Eadweard Muybridge died on May 8, 1904[5].
- Burial took place at Woking Crematorium[12].
- Eadweard Muybridge held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[13].
- Eadweard Muybridge held citizenship in United Kingdom[14].
- Eadweard Muybridge held citizenship in United States[15].
- English was Eadweard Muybridge's native language[16].
- Eadweard Muybridge worked as a photographer[6].
- Eadweard Muybridge worked as an inventor[7].
- Eadweard Muybridge worked as a film director[8].
- Eadweard Muybridge worked as a film actor[9].
- Eadweard Muybridge's professions included bookseller[10].
- Eadweard Muybridge's professions included physicist[17].
- Eadweard Muybridge's field of work was photography[18].
- A notable work attributed to Eadweard Muybridge is Sallie Gardner at a Gallop[19].
- A notable work attributed to Eadweard Muybridge is Athlete Swinging a Pick[20].
- Eadweard Muybridge received the National Inventors Hall of Fame[21].
- Eadweard Muybridge is recorded as male[22].
- Eadweard Muybridge's instance of is recorded as human[23].
- Eadweard Muybridge's Commons category is recorded as Eadweard Muybridge[24].
- Eadweard Muybridge's archives at is recorded as Bancroft Library[25].
- The cause of death was prostate cancer[26].
- Eadweard Muybridge's family name is recorded as Muggeridge[27].
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Origins and Family
Eadweard Muybridge's place of birth was Kingston upon Thames[2]. He was born on April 9, 1830[3]. English was his native language[16].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include photographer[6], inventor[7], film director[8], film actor[9], bookseller[10], and physicist[17]. Eadweard Muybridge's field of work was photography[18].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Sallie Gardner at a Gallop[19], a series of images[28], founded in 1878[29] and Athlete Swinging a Pick[20], a series of images[30].
Recognition
Eadweard Muybridge received the National Inventors Hall of Fame[21].
Death and Burial
Eadweard Muybridge died on May 8, 1904[5]. He passed away in Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames[4]. The cause of death was prostate cancer[26]. Burial took place at Woking Crematorium[12].
Why It Matters
Eadweard Muybridge ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,103 views/month, #6,683 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 64 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]
He has been cited as an influence by Edward Burtynsky[33], a photographer[34], b. 1955[35], of Canada[36], awarded the Officer of the Order of Canada[37].
He is credited with the discovery of zoopraxiscope[38].
FAQs
Where was Eadweard Muybridge born?
Eadweard Muybridge's place of birth was Kingston upon Thames[2].
Where did Eadweard Muybridge die?
Eadweard Muybridge passed away in Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames[4].
What did Eadweard Muybridge do for work?
Eadweard Muybridge worked as photographer[6], inventor[7], film director[8], film actor[9], and bookseller[10].
What awards did Eadweard Muybridge receive?
Honors received include National Inventors Hall of Fame[21].
Who did Eadweard Muybridge influence?
Eadweard Muybridge has been cited as an influence by Edward Burtynsky[33].
What did Eadweard Muybridge discover?
Eadweard Muybridge is credited as discoverer of zoopraxiscope[38].