Gustave Eiffel, the renowned French engineer who designed and oversaw the construction of the Eiffel Tower, was born on December 15, 1832, in Dijon, France. Eiffel was educated in France and Germany, where he studied engineering and received a degree in civil engineering from the École Centrale des Arts et Manufactures in Paris.
After completing his education, Eiffel began his career as an engineer, working on various projects throughout France and eventually gaining a reputation for his expertise in metal construction. He founded his own company, Compagnie des Établissements Eiffel, in 1866, which would later become known for designing and constructing numerous bridges, railway stations, and other notable structures.
One of Eiffel’s most significant projects before the Eiffel Tower was the construction of the Garabit viaduct, a railway bridge in central France that was completed in 1884. The bridge was an engineering marvel at the time, and Eiffel’s success with the project helped to establish his reputation as one of the leading engineers of his era.
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Gustave Eiffel
December 15, 1832
French civil engineer who built bridges for the French railway network, and the Eiffel Tower.
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Charles Darwin
1809-1882
English naturalist, geologist and biologist
Via an event that occurred about 280 days (9 months) before he was born.
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Charles Darwin and the crew of HMS Beagle arrive at South America for the first time.
It happened on 24 March, 1832
Featuring: Charles Darwin.