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William Friese-Greene

William Friese-Greene

English inventor and photographer
William Friese-Greene was a prolific English inventor and professional photographer. He was known as a pioneer in the field of motion pictures, having devised a series of cameras between 1888–1891 and shot moving pictures with them in London. He... Wikipedia
Born: September 7, 1855, Bristol, United Kingdom
Died: May 5, 1921 (age 65 years), London, United Kingdom
Spouse: Edith Harrison (m. 1897–1921) and Helena Friese (m. 1874–1895)
Known for: Motion pictures • printing • photography