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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