Adolphe Alphand
French Engineer of the Corps of Bridges and Roads (1817–1891).
The record
Adolphe Alphand was a French Engineer of the Corps of Bridges and Roads. Born on 26 October 1817 in Grenoble, Alphand died on 6 December 1891 in Paris at the age of 74.
Positions held include general councillor of Gironde (1856–1867). Alphand studied at Lycée Charlemagne and École polytechnique. Honours include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour.
With a Wikipedia article in 26 languages, Adolphe Alphand is No. 69,777 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 26 October 1817, Grenoble
- Died
- 6 December 1891, Paris (aged 74)
- Country
- France
- Known as
- Engineer, botanist
- Field
- Science
- Education
- Lycée Charlemagne, École polytechnique
- Languages
- French
- Wikipedia editions
- 26
Did you know
Was 39 when first general councillor of Gironde (1856).
Lived to 74.
Shares a birthday with Leon Trotsky and François Mitterrand.
One of 23 people in the Index born in Grenoble, with Stendhal.
Has a Wikipedia article in 26 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- 1856–1867General councillor of Gironde
Honours and works
Awards
- Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour1889
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