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Gustave Eiffel

गुस्ताभ इफेल

French chemical engineer and architect (1832–1923)

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Alexandre Gustave Eiffel was a French civil engineer. A graduate of École Centrale des Arts et Métiers, he made his name with various bridges for the French railway network, most famously the Garabit Viaduct. He is best known for the Eiffel Tower, designed by his company and built for the 1889 Universal Exposition in Paris, and his contribution to building the Statue of Liberty in New York. After his retirement from engineering, Eiffel focused on research into meteorology and aerodynamics, making significant contributions in both fields.

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
Dijon wd
Died
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Place of death
Paris wd
Citizenship
France wd
Occupation
civil engineer, architect, entrepreneur, engineer, general contractor, military flight engineer wd
Education
École Centrale Paris, Collège Sainte-Barbe wd
Spouse
Marguerite Gaudelet wd

Positions held wd

  • president (1889–1889)

Awards wd

  • Knight of the Legion of Honour (1878)
  • Officer of the Legion of Honour (1889)
  • Langley Gold Medal (1913)
  • Fourneyron prize (1912)

Questions

When was Gustave Eiffel born?
Gustave Eiffel was born on 15 December 1832 in Dijon.
What positions has Gustave Eiffel held?
Positions held by Gustave Eiffel include: president (1889–1889).
Where did Gustave Eiffel study?
Gustave Eiffel was educated at École Centrale Paris, Collège Sainte-Barbe.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Gustave Eiffel · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikipedia (Nepali): गुस्ताभ इफेल · CC BY-SA 4.0
  3. Wikidata item Q20882 · CC0 1.0
  4. Image: Gustave Eiffel 1888 Nadar2.jpg by Nadar (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 4 November 2026

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