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French inventors

25 published records, arranged alphabetically. Each entry is published only where a named source supports it.

Abraham-Louis BreguetArtist · WatchesAbraham-Louis Breguet (1747–1823) was a Swiss-born horologist, engineer, and inventor who operated primarily in Neuchâtel and Paris. Recorded as a citizen of both the Principality of Neuchâtel and France, he played a cen
Adolphe SaxPerson · Music memorabiliaAdolphe Sax (1814–1894) was a Belgian musical instrument maker, inventor and musician.
Alexandre AlexeieffEngraver · PrintsAlexandre Alexeieff (1901–1982) was a France animator, illustrator and inventor.
Auguste LumièrePhotographer · PhotographyAuguste Lumière (1862–1954) was a French inventor, engineer and biologist.
Charles CrosPhotographer · PhotographyCharles Cros (1842–1888) was a France poet, photographer and inventor.
Émile ReynaudPhotographer · PhotographyÉmile Reynaud (1844–1918) was a French draftsperson, photographer and film director.
Étienne-Jules MareyPhotographer · PhotographyÉtienne-Jules Marey (1830–1904) was a French inventor, photographer and physician.
Eugène BourdonArtist · WatchesEugène Bourdon (1808–1884) was a France inventor, watchmaker and instrument maker.
Gabriel LippmannPhotographer · PhotographyGabriel Lippmann (1845–1921) was a France physicist, inventor and photographer.
Henri RouartArtist · PaintingsHenri Rouart was a French art collector, painter, inventor, engineer, politician and military personnel (1833–1912). He was born at Paris.
Hércules FlorenceIllustrator · IllustrationHércules Florence (1804–1879) was a Brazil painter, photographer and patent inventor.
Hippolyte BayardPhotographer · PhotographyHippolyte Bayard (1801–1887) was a France photographer and inventor.
Jacques CousteauPhotographer · PhotographyJacques Cousteau (1910–1997) was a France zoologist, explorer and filmmaker.
Jean Eugène Robert-HoudinArtist · WatchesJean Eugène Robert-Houdin (1805–1871) was a France inventor, clockmaker and magician.
Jean-Charles de BordaAuthor · BooksJean-Charles de Borda was a French mathematician, physicist, political scientist, military officer, military engineer and writer (1733–1799). He was born at Dax and died at Paris.
Jules CarpentierPhotographer · PhotographyJules Carpentier (1851–1921) was a France engineer, photographer and inventor.
Louis Arthur Ducos du HauronPhotographer · PhotographyLouis Arthur Ducos du Hauron (1837–1920) was a France inventor and photographer.
Louis Carrogis CarmontelleArtist · PaintingsLouis Carrogis Carmontelle was a French painter, architect, playwright, writer, watercolorist and draftsperson (1717–1806). He was born at Paris and died at former 3rd arrondissement of Paris.
Louis Le PrincePerson · Film memorabiliaLouis Le Prince (born 1841) is a French inventor, film director and cinematographer.
Louis LumièrePerson · Film memorabiliaLouis Lumière was a French inventor, engineer, film director, photographer, entrepreneur and chemist (1864–1948). He was born at Besançon and died at Bandol.
Maurice MartenotPerson · Music memorabiliaMaurice Martenot (1898–1980) was a French inventor, musicologist and music educator.
Pierre Choderlos de LaclosAuthor · BooksPierre Choderlos de Laclos was a French writer, inventor, novelist, military officer and journalist (1741–1803). He was born at Amiens and died at Taranto.
Pierre JanssenPhotographer · PhotographyPierre Janssen (1824–1907) was a French astronomer, photographer and physicist.
Sergei Prokudin-GorskiiPhotographer · PhotographySergei Prokudin-Gorskii (1863–1944) was a Russian Empire photographer, chemist and inventor.
William Kennedy DicksonPerson · Film memorabiliaWilliam Kennedy Dickson (1860–1935) was a British inventor, film director and film producer.

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