Théo Mey
Théo Mey (1912–1964) was a Luxembourgish photographer who worked as a photojournalist for various national and foreign newspapers and magazines. He also participated in motorsports, handball and athletics. His collection of some 400,000 images is archived in Luxembourg City's Photothèque.
Also recorded as Theo Mey
Théo Mey
- Born
- 1912 · Esch-sur-Alzette.
- Died
- 1964 · Eich.
- Nationality
- Luxembourg
- Occupation
- photographer · journalist
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Théo Mey (1912–1964) was a Luxembourgish photographer who worked as a photojournalist for various national and foreign newspapers and magazines. He also participated in motorsports, handball and athletics. His collection of some 400,000 images is archived in Luxembourg City's Photothèque.
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1912
Théo Mey born at Esch-sur-Alzette.
1964
Théo Mey died at Eich.
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- 1."Mey, Théo", Luxemburger Lexikon, Editions Guy Binsfeld, Luxembourg 2006.
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