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Nicolas-Jacques Conté

French painter, and inventor of the modern pencil (1755-1805) · France · On the map · Artists · Died at 50

Nicolas-Jacques Conté was a French inventor of the modern pencil.

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Awards

Knight of the Legion of Honour

About this person

Country
France
Category
Artists
Type
Artist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1755 to 1805 · aged 50