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Eiffel, Gustave

The Nuttall Encyclopedia

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An eminent French engineer, born at Dijon; early obtained a reputation for bridge construction; designed the great Garabit Viaduct, and also the enormous locks for the Panama Canal; his most noted work is the gigantic iron tower which bears his name; in 1893 became involved in the Panama scandals, and was fined, and sentenced to two years' imprisonment; b . 1832.

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Wood, James, ed. Entry for 'Eiffel, Gustave'. The Nuttall Encyclopedia. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​nut/​e/eiffel-gustave.html. Frederick Warne & Co Ltd. London. 1900.
 
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