Family Father
Josiah Wedgwood
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Thomas Wedgwood
1771-05-14 – 1805-07-10
Life & Legacy
Thomas Wedgwood (14 May 1771 – 10 July 1805) was an English photographer and inventor. He is most widely known as an early experimenter in the field of photography. He is the first person known to have thought of creating permanent pictures by capturing camera images on material coated with a light-sensitive chemical. His practical experiments yielded only shadow image photograms that were not light-fast, but his conceptual breakthrough and partial success have led some historians to call him "the first photographer".
Occupation & Career
scientist, inventor, photographer, chemist
Verified Legacy Record
Family Mother
Sarah Wedgwood
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Family Sibling
Susannah Wedgwood
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Family Sibling
Josiah Wedgwood
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Family Sibling
John Wedgwood
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Family Sibling
Mary Ann Wedgwood
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Family Sibling
Sarah Wedgwood
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Family Sibling
Paul Follen
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Sources & Provenance
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