Louis Adrian
French engineer (1859-1933) · France · On the map · Scientists · Died at 73
Auguste Louis Adrian was a French Army officer. His early career was spent as an engineer building military infrastructure in France and Madagascar. In 1898, he was appointed an instructor in military logistics, and in 1907, he was appointed director of supplies with a remit to reduce corruption in the supply chain.
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Fatigued by this role, he retired in 1913.
Country
France
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1859 to 1933 · aged 73