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Alphonse Poitevin

Alphonse Poitevin (1819–1882) was a French chemist, photographer and engineer.

Also recorded as Louis Alphonse Poitevin; Alphonse-Louis Poitevin; Louis-Alphonse Poitevin; Alphonse Louis Poitevin.

Alphonse Poitevin in brief

Born
1819
Died
1882
Known for
chemist, photographer and engineer
Place of birth
Conflans-sur-Anille
Contents

Overview

Born at Conflans-sur-Anille in 1819, died at Conflans-sur-Anille in 1882.

In detail

Alphonse Poitevin studied at École Centrale Paris. the recorded working language is French.

The field of work recorded is chemistry and photography.

Positions recorded include Mayor of Conflans-sur-Anille.

Works named in the authority record are photolithography and carbon process.

Work by Alphonse Poitevin is recorded in the collections of The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, J. Paul Getty Museum and Photography Collection.

Distinctions recorded are Knight of the Legion of Honour.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Alphonse Louis Poitevin”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q1356899: Alphonse Poitevin

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