Famous French Painters

Birthdate: November 18, 1787

Sun Sign: Scorpio

Birthplace: Cormeilles-en-Parisis, France

Died: July 10, 1851

Remembered for his invention of the daguerreotype, or the first process of photography, which could develop pictures in just 20 to 30 minutes, Louis Daguerre had humble beginnings as revenue officer and then an opera scene painter. He was also instrumental in setting up the first diorama theater.