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Eugène Belgrand

French civil engineer (1810-1878) · France · On the map · Scientists · Died at 67

Eugène Belgrand was a French engineer who made significant contributions to the modernization of the Parisian sewer system during the 19th century rebuilding of Paris. Much of Belgrand's work remains in use today.

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1878Died8 April 18781871Commander of the Legion of HonourAward1867Order of the Iron Crown (Austria)Award1865Order of the Zähringer LionAward1862Commander of the order of Nichan IftikharAward1861Officer of the Legion of HonourAward1857Knight of the Legion of HonourAward1810Born23 April 1810

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Commander of the Legion of Honour1871
Order of the Iron Crown (Austria)1867
Order of the Zähringer Lion1865
Commander of the order of Nichan Iftikhar1862
Officer of the Legion of Honour1861
Knight of the Legion of Honour1857
72 names on the Eiffel Tower
Order of the White Falcon

About this person

Country
France
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1810 to 1878 · aged 67