Frédéric Martens
French photographer and engraver. / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Frédéric Vincent Martens, born Friedrich von Martens (December 16, 1806 – January 12, 1885) was an Italian-French photographer, engraver and inventor who spent most of his life and career in Paris. He also lived and worked in Italy, Switzerland, Germany, England and Belgium. Martens is best known for being the pioneer of panoramic-view photography.
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Frédéric Martens | |
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Friedrich von Martens | |
Born | Friedrich von Martens (1806-12-16)December 16, 1806 |
Died | January 12, 1885(1885-01-12) (aged 78) |
Nationality | French, Italian, German |
Other names | Frédéric Vincent Martens |
Occupation(s) | photographer, engraver |
Honours | Knight of the National Order of the Legion of Honor |
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