Étienne-Jules Marey

Birthday: March 5th, 1830 Date of Death: May 21st, 1904 Place of Birth: Beaune - Côte d'Or - France

Étienne-Jules Marey was a French scientist, physiologist and chronophotographer. His work was significant in the development of cardiology, physical instrumentation, aviation, cinematography and the science of laboratory photography. He is widely considered to be a pioneer of photography and an influential pioneer of the history of cinema.