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Alphonse Couvreux

French Inventor · France · On the map · Scientists · Lived 1820 to 1890 · aged 70

Alphonse Couvreux was a French public works contractor, known for inventing the bucket chain excavator for which he filed a patent in May 1860.

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Awards

Knight of the Legion of Honour

About this person

Country
France
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1820 to 1890 · aged 70