Nicéphore Niépce
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Nicéphore Niépce
Summary
Nicéphore Niépce is a human[1]. Born in Chalon-sur-Saône[2], he… he was born on March 7, 1765[3]. He died in Saint-Loup-de-Varennes[4]. He died on July 5, 1833[5]. He worked as a physicist[6], engineer[7], and inventor[8]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,423 views/month, #7,112 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Nicéphore Niépce was born in Chalon-sur-Saône[2].
- Nicéphore Niépce passed away in Saint-Loup-de-Varennes[4].
- Nicéphore Niépce was born on March 7, 1765[3].
- Nicéphore Niépce died on July 5, 1833[5].
- A child of Nicéphore Niépce was Isidore Niépce[10].
- Nicéphore Niépce held citizenship in France[11].
- Nicéphore Niépce's professions included physicist[6].
- Nicéphore Niépce's professions included engineer[7].
- Nicéphore Niépce's professions included inventor[8].
- Nicéphore Niépce's field of work was photogrammetry[12].
- A notable work attributed to Nicéphore Niépce is View from the Window at Le Gras[13].
- A notable work attributed to Nicéphore Niépce is Pyréolophore[14].
- A notable work attributed to Nicéphore Niépce is photography[15].
- Nicéphore Niépce is recorded as male[16].
- Nicéphore Niépce's instance of is recorded as human[17].
- Nicéphore Niépce's Commons category is recorded as Nicéphore Niépce[18].
- The cause of death was myocardial infarction[19].
- Nicéphore Niépce's family name is recorded as Niépce[20].
- Nicéphore Niépce's given name is recorded as Joseph[21].
- Nicéphore Niépce's Commons gallery is recorded as Nicéphore Niépce[22].
- Nicéphore Niépce's relative is recorded as Abel Niepce de Saint-Victor[23].
- Nicéphore Niépce's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[24].
- Nicéphore Niépce's depicted by is recorded as Posthumous portrait of J.N. Niépce[25].
- Nicéphore Niépce's described by source is recorded as The Nuttall Encyclopædia[26].
- Nicéphore Niépce's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[27].
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Origins and Family
Nicéphore Niépce's place of birth was Chalon-sur-Saône[2]. He was born on March 7, 1765[3].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include physicist[6], engineer[7], and inventor[8]. Nicéphore Niépce's field of work was photogrammetry[12].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include View from the Window at Le Gras[13], a photograph[28], in France[29], founded in 1827[30]; Pyréolophore[14]; and photography[15], an artistic technique[31]. Things named for Nicéphore Niépce include 3117 Niépce[32], an asteroid[33]; Niepce[34], a lunar crater[35]; and Niepce Glacier[36], a glacier[37].
Personal Life
A child of Nicéphore Niépce was Isidore Niépce[10].
Death and Burial
Nicéphore Niépce died on July 5, 1833[5]. He passed away in Saint-Loup-de-Varennes[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[19].
Why It Matters
Nicéphore Niépce ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,423 views/month, #7,112 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 109 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]
He is credited with the discovery of heliography[40] and still camera[41]. Entities named for him include 3117 Niépce[32], an asteroid[33]; Niepce[34], a lunar crater[35]; and Niepce Glacier[36], a glacier[37].
FAQs
Where was Nicéphore Niépce born?
Nicéphore Niépce's place of birth was Chalon-sur-Saône[2].
Where did Nicéphore Niépce die?
Nicéphore Niépce died in Saint-Loup-de-Varennes[4].
What did Nicéphore Niépce do for work?
Nicéphore Niépce worked as physicist[6], engineer[7], and inventor[8].
What did Nicéphore Niépce discover?
Nicéphore Niépce is credited as discoverer of heliography[40] and still camera[41].