Mathew Brady

Mathew B. Brady (1822 – January 15, 1896) was one of the most famous 19th-century American photographers. He is best known for his portraits of celebrities and the documentation of the American Civil War. He is credited with being the father of photojournalism.^[1]

Mathew B. Brady
Mathew B. Brady, self-portrait, circa 1875
Born	1822 Warren County, New York, U.S.A.
Died	January 15, 1896(1896-01-15) (aged 73) New York City, New York, U.S.A.
Occupation	Photographer, photojournalist
Nationality	United States
Spouse	Juliette Handy Brady
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