Description:
(British Photographer Best Known for His Portraits of World Notables)
Antony Armstrong-Jones was a British photographer and film-maker. He was also known as Lord Snowdon for his first marriage to Princess Margaret, the only sister of Queen Elizabeth II. Though Armstrong-Jones was a versatile photographer, he is best known for his portraits of world-renowned celebrities like Princess Diana, David Bowie, and Elizabeth Taylor. More than 100 of his photographs are housed at the ‘National Portrait Gallery’ in London. In 1968, he made a documentary film titled ‘Don't Count the Candles,’ which won seven prestigious awards, including two Emmy Awards. Armstrong-Jones was also a designer and inventor, whose invention, a type of electric wheelchair, was granted patent in 1971. In 1985, he was honored with the ‘Progress Medal’ and ‘Honorary Fellowship’ from the ‘Royal Photographic Society.’ In 1989, he was presented with an ‘Honorary Doctor of Laws’ from the ‘University of Bath.’
Birthday
March 7, 1930 (Pisces)
Alternative names
Antony Charles Robert Armstrong-Jones, 1st Earl of Snowdon
Died on
January 13, 2017
Spouse/Ex-
Countess of Snowdon (m. 1960–1978), Lucy Hogg (m. 1978–2000), Princess Margaret
Parents
Ronald Armstrong-Jones
Anne
Children
David Armstrong-Jones; 2nd Earl of Snowdon, Jasper Cable-Alexander, Lady Frances Armstrong-Jones, Lady Frances von Hofmannsthal, Lady Sarah Chatto, Polly Fry
Where did Antony Armstrong-Jones, 1st Earl of Snowdon study?
Antony Armstrong-Jones studied at the University of Cambridge.
What was Antony Armstrong-Jones, 1st Earl of Snowdon's profession?
Antony Armstrong-Jones was a well-known photographer.
What was Antony Armstrong-Jones, 1st Earl of Snowdon's notable contribution to the field of photography?
Antony Armstrong-Jones was known for his innovative work in portrait photography.
What title was bestowed upon Antony Armstrong-Jones in 1961?
Antony Armstrong-Jones was created the 1st Earl of Snowdon by Queen Elizabeth II in 1961.
What organization did Antony Armstrong-Jones, 1st Earl of Snowdon serve as the president of?
Antony Armstrong-Jones served as the president of the Royal Photographic Society.
