Auguste Lumière

Biography

Auguste Lumière (1862–1954) was a French engineer, industrialist, biologist, and illusionist. In 1894 and 1895, he and his brother Louis invented an animated photographic camera and projection device, the cinematograph, which met with worldwide success.

Birthday

Oct 19, 1862

Place of birth

Besançon, Doubs, France

Deathday

Apr 10, 1954

Also known as

• Auguste Marie Louis Nicolas Lumière