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Ernest Goüin

French engineer and businessman (1815-1885) · France · On the map · Scientists · Died at 69

Ernest Goüin was a French civil engineer and industrialist. In 1846 he founded Ernest Goüin & Cie. ; the company initially built locomotives, and diversified into bridge building and railway construction projects. His name is one of the 72 names inscribed on the Eiffel Tower.

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Commander of the Legion of Honour1874
Order of Saint Anna, 3rd class
Knight Grand Officer of the Order of Franz Josef I
Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus
72 names on the Eiffel Tower

About this person

Country
France
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1815 to 1885 · aged 69