Antony Armstrong-Jones, also known as Lord Snowdon, was a British photographer and filmmaker who was born on March 7th, 1930 in London. He was the son of Ronald Armstrong-Jones and Anne Messel. He attended Eton College and later studied architecture at Cambridge University.
In 1960, Armstrong-Jones married Princess Margaret, the younger sister of Queen Elizabeth II. The couple had two children together before divorcing in 1978.
Armstrong-Jones began his career as a photographer in the 1950s, working for magazines such as Vogue and Harper's Bazaar. His work was known for its modernist style and he often used unusual angles to capture his subjects. He also worked extensively with celebrities such as Mick Jagger and Twiggy.
In addition to his photography work, Armstrong-Jones also directed several films including Don't Count the Candles (1966) and A Question of Attribution (1991). He was also an accomplished furniture designer and created pieces for the Royal Collection at Buckingham Palace.
Armstrong-Jones died on January 13th 2017 at the age of 86 after a long illness. He is remembered for his iconic photographs which captured the spirit of an era and remain timeless works of art today.