Auguste Lumière

The recorded working language is French. Employment is recorded with Société Lumière. Work by Auguste Lumière is recorded in the collections of Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía, San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, J. Paul Getty Museum and CNC French Film Archives. Distinctions recorded are Order of the Francisque, Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour, Elliott Cresson Medal and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame.

• Birth Name — Auguste Marie Louis Nicolas Lumière • Birthplace — Besançon, France • Place of death — Lyon, France • Relatives — Louis Lumière (brother) • Significant Awards — Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame (1960) • Significant Projects — Cinematograph

Lumière was born in Besançon. He attended the Martinière Technical School and worked as a manager at the photographic company of his father, Claude-Antoine Lumière. He was invited to attend a demonstration of the Kinetoscope invented by Thomas Edison, which inspired his and his brother's work on the cinematograph. The brothers screened their first film using this device in December 1895, and following the success of this initial venture opened a number of cinemas worldwide. However, Auguste was skeptical of the potential of the device, remarking "My invention can be exploited... as a scientific curiosity, but apart from that it has no commercial value whatsoever". After his work on the cinematograph Lumière began focusing on the biomedical field, becoming a pioneer in the use of X-rays to examine fractures. He also contributed to innovations in military aircraft, producing a catalytic heater to allow cold-weather engine starts. He died in Lyon, aged 91.

Auguste Lumière was recorded at birth as Auguste Marie Louis Nicolas Lumière. The authorities additionally record the headings Auguste Marie Louis Nicolas Lumiere and Auguste Lumiere. His recorded language was French. He was the child of Antoine Lumière and Joséphine Costille. 2 children are recorded: Henri Lumière and Andrée Lumière.

Auguste Lumière is recorded as having received Order of the Francisque, Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour and Elliott Cresson Medal. Career and activity. He was employed by Société Lumière. He belonged to Académie des sciences, belles-lettres et arts de Lyon and Auguste and Louis Lumière.