Étienne-Jules Marey
Scientist and chronophotographer
Étienne-Jules Marey (1830-1904) was a French scientist, physiologist and chronophotographer. His work was significant in the development of cardiology, physical instrumentation, aviation, cinematography and the science of laboratory photography. He is widely considered to be a pioneer of photography and an influential pioneer of the history of cinema.
Update: 4 May 2016