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Ferdinand Arnodin
French engineer/industrialist (1845-1924) · France · On the map · Scientists · Died at 78
Ferdinand Joseph Arnodin was a French engineer and industrialist born in Sainte-Foy-lès-Lyon, Rhône who died in Châteauneuf-sur-Loire in Loiret. Specialising in cableway transporters, he is regarded as the inventor of the transporter bridge, having been the first to patent the idea in 1887.
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However, the first such bridge was in fact designed by Alberto Palacio, with Arnodin's help.
Country
France
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1845 to 1924 · aged 78
