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Paul Nadar

1856 – 1939

French photographer

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About Paul Nadar

Lived 1856 – 1939 (aged 82–83). Paul Nadar was a French photographer and film director.

Paul Nadar (8 February 1856 – 1 September 1939) was a French photographer and the son of Nadar, who was also a photographer, and the grandson of Victor Tournachon, who was a printer and bookseller.

Life Nadar was born on 8 February 1856 in Paris. He was appointed by his father to be manager of the latter's studio in Paris 1874. The two men had a difficult relationship, being estranged for a period, but later collaborated on the world's first photo interview – Nadar senior conducting the interview while Paul took photographs — of Michel-Eugène Chevreul.

As of 1 April 1895, his father turned over the Paris Nadar Studio to Paul. His father moved to Marseille, returning to Paris 3 January 1909.

The older Nadar died on 20 March 1910, aged 89. The studio continued under the direction of Paul Nadar. Paul died on 1 September 1939 in Paris.

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Important facts

Birth century
Died
1939, Paris
Nationality
Awards
Officer of the Legion of Honour; Officier d'académie; Knight of the Order of the Lion and the Sun; Knight of the Order of Leopold
Also known as
Paul Tournachon Nadar

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Paul Nadar?

French photographer (1856–1939)

When was Paul Nadar born?

Paul Nadar was born on 8 February 1856 in Paris.

When did Paul Nadar die?

Paul Nadar died in 1939 in Paris.

What was Paul Nadar's occupation?

Paul Nadar was a photographer and film director.

What nationality was Paul Nadar?

Paul Nadar was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Paul Nadar

· Wikidata: Q4141511

· DBpedia: Paul Nadar

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