Did Claude Niépce ever travel to find a sponsor for his invention?
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Yes, he traveled to Africa
Yes, he traveled to Asia
Yes, he traveled to England
Answer
Yes, Claude Niépce traveled to England in 1826 in an attempt to find a sponsor for his invention of photography. He met with the scientist Sir Humphry Davy, but was unable to convince him to support his work.
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