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Anna Atkins

photographer

Born: Died: English

Anna Atkins was an English botanist and photographer. She is often considered the first person to publish a book illustrated with photographic images. Some sources say that she was the first woman to create a photograph.

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British photographer

Anna Atkins's Historical Timeline

  1. Anna Atkins is born

    Anna Atkins, English photographer, known for british photographer, was born on 1799-03-16. Anna Atkins was an English botanist and photographer.

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When was Anna Atkins born?
Anna Atkins was born on 1799-03-16 (English).
What is Anna Atkins known for?
British photographer
What historical events involved Anna Atkins?
Anna Atkins was involved in 1 recorded historical event, including Anna Atkins is born.
When did Anna Atkins die?
Anna Atkins died on 1871-01-01.

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