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Raul Mesnier

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Portuguese engineer (1849-1914)

PortugalScientistsLived 1849 to 1914 · aged 65
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Raoul Mesnier du Ponsard was a Portuguese engineer of French parentage, known for building many elevators and funiculars in Portugal.

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Raoul Mesnier du Ponsard was a Portuguese engineer of French parentage, known for building many elevators and funiculars in Portugal. He is particularly known for his engineering work on Lisbon landmarks the Santa Justa Lift, the Ascensor da Glória, the Ascensor da Bica, and the Ascensor do Lavra, as well as the Bom Jesus do Monte Funicular in Braga.

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Portugal
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Scientists
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Scientist
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deceased
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Lived 1849 to 1914 · aged 65
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10 languages

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