Étienne-Jules Marey

Born in Beaune, Côte-d'Or, France on March 5, 1830 — died May 21, 1904 (aged 74)

Étienne-Jules Marey 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.