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Robert Adamson (photographer)
Scottish chemist and photographer / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Robert Adamson (26 April 1821 – 14 January 1848) was a Scottish chemist and pioneer photographer at Hill & Adamson. He is best known for his pioneering photographic work with David Octavius Hill and producing some 2500 calotypes, mostly portraits, within 5 years after being hired by Hill in 1843.
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Born | (1821-04-26)26 April 1821 |
Died | 14 January 1848(1848-01-14) (aged 26) |
Nationality | Scottish |
Years active | 1843−1847 |
Known for | Early pioneer of photography |
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