Alphonse Poitevin
French chemist, photographer and engineer
About Alphonse Poitevin
Lived 1819 – 1882 (aged 62). Alphonse Poitevin was a French chemist, photographer and engineer.
Alphonse Louis Poitevin (Conflans-sur-Anille, 1819 – Conflans-sur-Anille, 1882) was a French chemist, photographer and civil engineer who discovered the light–sensitive properties of bichromated gelatin and invented both the photolithography and collotype processes.
He has been described as "one of the great unheralded figures in photography".
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Alphonse Poitevin?
French chemist, photographer and engineer (1819–1882)
When was Alphonse Poitevin born?
Alphonse Poitevin was born on 29 August 1819 in Conflans-sur-Anille.
When did Alphonse Poitevin die?
Alphonse Poitevin died on 4 March 1882 in Conflans-sur-Anille.
What was Alphonse Poitevin's occupation?
Alphonse Poitevin was a chemist, photographer and engineer.
What nationality was Alphonse Poitevin?
Alphonse Poitevin was French.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Alphonse Poitevin
· DBpedia: Alphonse Louis Poitevin
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