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Benoît Fourneyron

French engineer (1802-1867) · France · On the map · Scientists · Died at 64

Benoît Fourneyron was a French engineer, born in Saint-Étienne, Loire. Fourneyron made significant contributions to the development of water turbines.

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Knight of the Legion of Honour
Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences

About this person

Country
France
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1802 to 1867 · aged 64