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Did Claude Niépce achieve success for his invention during his lifetime?

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  • No

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Although Claude Niépce is considered the inventor of photography, he did not achieve success for his invention during his lifetime. He died in 1833, only a few years after he created the first photograph. The process he used was very time-consuming and difficult, and it was not until after his death that other inventors were able to improve on his work and make photography a more practical and accessible technology.
The Ingenious Inventor: Uncovering the Legacy of Claude Niépce

The Ingenious Inventor: Uncovering the Legacy of Claude Niépce

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