Jean Eugène Robert-Houdin

Jean-Eugène Robert-Houdin was a French watchmaker, magician and illusionist, widely recognized as the father of the modern style of conjuring.

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Who was born first?

• Jean Eugène Robert-Houdin was born 1 year after Emil Lenz
• Jean Eugène Robert-Houdin was born 1 year after John Deere
• Jean Eugène Robert-Houdin was born 1 year before William Webb Ellis
• Jean Eugène Robert-Houdin was born 2 years after Justus von Liebig
• Jean Eugène Robert-Houdin was born 2 years before Ezra Cornell

Timeline

1. Justus von LiebigMay 12, 1803 – April 18, 1873
2. Emil LenzFebruary 12, 1804 – January 29, 1865
3. John DeereFebruary 7, 1804 – May 17, 1886
4. Jean Eugène Robert-Houdin (this page)December 7, 1805 – June 13, 1871
5. William Webb EllisNovember 24, 1806 – February 24, 1872
6. Ezra CornellJanuary 11, 1807 – December 9, 1874

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