Jean-Baptiste-Louis Gros

Jean-Baptiste-Louis Gros (1793–1870), also known as Baron Gros, was a French diplomat and later senator, as well as a notable pioneer of photography.

For the French artist known as Baron Gros, see Antoine-Jean Gros. For the French rugby union player, see Jean-Baptiste Gros.
Jean-Baptiste-Louis Gros
Baron Gros in 1858
French senator
Baron Gros
In office
September 1858 – 1870
Personal details
Born8 February 1793
Ivry-sur-Seine
Died17 August 1870
Paris
NationalityFrench
Awards
  • Knight Order of Santiago (1839)
  • Grand-croix, Legion of Honour (1861)
Military service
Battles/warsSecond Opium War
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