Édouard-Léon Scott de Martinville
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Summary
Édouard-Léon Scott de Martinville was born on April 25, 1817[1], in Paris[2]. He died on April 26, 1879[3], in Paris[4]. He worked as a publisher[5], typographer[6], bookseller[7], printer[8], and recording artist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,553 views/month, #7,182 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Father: Auguste Toussaint Scott de Martinville[11]
- Mother: Alexandrine Virginie Garnier[12]
- Country of citizenship: France[13]
- Native language: French[14]
- Occupation: inventor[15]
- Notable work: Au clair de la lune[16]
- Sex or gender: male[17]
- Commons category: Édouard-Léon Scott de Martinville[18]
- Family name: Scott[19], de Martinville[20]
- Given name: Leon[21]
- Topic's main category: Category:Édouard-Léon Scott de Martinville[22]
- Commons gallery: Édouard-Léon Scott de Martinville[23]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[24]
- Name in native language: Édouard-Léon Scott de Martinville[25]
- Has works in the collection: Archives nationales[26]
- Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[27]
Why It Matters
Édouard-Léon Scott de Martinville has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 46 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]
He is credited with the discovery of phonautograph[30], an appliance[31].
FAQs
Where was Édouard-Léon Scott de Martinville born?
Édouard-Léon Scott de Martinville's place of birth was Paris[2].
Where did Édouard-Léon Scott de Martinville die?
Édouard-Léon Scott de Martinville died in Paris[4].
Who were Édouard-Léon Scott de Martinville's parents?
Édouard-Léon Scott de Martinville's father was Auguste Toussaint Scott de Martinville[11]. Édouard-Léon Scott de Martinville's mother was Alexandrine Virginie Garnier[12].
What did Édouard-Léon Scott de Martinville do for work?
Édouard-Léon Scott de Martinville worked as a publisher[5], typographer[6], bookseller[7], printer[8], and recording artist[9].
What did Édouard-Léon Scott de Martinville discover?
Édouard-Léon Scott de Martinville is credited as discoverer of phonautograph[30].