Bize, Lucien

Region: France    Period: 1890–1930    Occupation: Inventor / Instrument maker   Tag: Bize
Lucien Albert Bize
* 18 July 1866, Noyers, France   † 24 April 1960, Moings, France
© Stereoscopy History

Lucien Bize was an engineer who designed and manufactured a series of compact stereoscopes, including the innovative Minimus. His early designs were marketed and distributed by Gustave Jacob, probably until Jacob’s bankruptcy in 1911.

In 1913, Bize sold his workshop to Robert Pleyau. Bize subsequently remained active as an engineer and mechanic; however, he was likely no longer involved in the stereoscope business.

Related items:
Jacob, Gustave  Minimus  Pleyau, Robert

Company addresses:

Lucien Bize
44, Rue Oberkampf, Paris
c.1896  –c.1903
69, Rue Oberkampf, Paris
c.1903  –1913

Timeline:

1904
Patent [L’Omnium](/compendium/omnium).

c. 1904
Introduction of [Le Bloc-Omnium](/compendium/bloc-omnium) and [La Jumelle Lux](/compendium/jumelle-lux).

1907
Patent [Le Minimus](/compendium/minimus).

1907
Introduction Le Minumus, [Le Multiphote](/compendium/multiphote) and [Le Phénix](/compendium/phenix) by Jacob.

1912
Patent [L’Astra](/compendium/astra).

1913
Bize sells his workshop to Robert Pleyau.

1913
Pleyau introduces L’Astra.

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Published: 20-02-2026    Last modified: 18-03-2026