Étienne-Jules Marey

Physiologist and chronophotographer

Étienne-Jules Marey - Physiologist and chronophotographer
Born

March 5th, 1830
195 years ago

Died

1904
121 years ago — 74 years old

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

France

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Contributed significantly to the study of movement through the invention of chronophotography. Developed a technique that captured multiple frames in a single photograph, allowing for the analysis of motion. Played a critical role in the understanding of biomechanics and physiology. Later, worked on the development of graphic methods for studying physiological processes.

Invented the chronophotographic gun

Conducted pioneering research in biomechanics

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