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Officer of the Legion of Honour
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Léon Gaumont
1864-05-10 – 1946-08-09
Life & Legacy
Léon Ernest Gaumont (French: [leɔ̃ ɡomɔ̃]; 10 May 1864 – 10 August 1946) was a French inventor, engineer, and industrialist who was a pioneer of the motion picture industry. He founded the world's oldest operating film studio, Gaumont, and worked in partnership with Solax Studios.
Occupation & Career
inventor, film producer, entrepreneur, businessperson, non-fiction writer, Esperantist
Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications
Officer of the Legion of Honour; officier d'académie; Royal Order of Cambodia
Legacy Highlights
Honors & Awards
Officer of the Legion of Honour · officier d'académie · Royal Order of Cambodia
Organizations & Memberships
Société française de photographie
Verified Legacy Record
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officier d'académie
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Royal Order of Cambodia
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Sources & Provenance
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