Martin Laroche

Photographer, Visual Artist

1814 – 1886

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Who was Martin Laroche?

Martin Laroche, born William Henry Silvester, was an early English professional photographer who successfully challenged William Fox Talbot's patent on the calotype and effected a liberalisation in professional practice, research and development that catalysed the development of photography in the nineteenth century.

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Born
Sep 15, 1814
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Died
Nov 10, 1886
Birmingham

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on July 23, 2013

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