About
Late nineteenth and early twentieth-century architect best known for his work on the famous Eiffel Tower. His design contributions to the tower included ground-level arches and glass encasing.
Before Fame
In 1868, he graduated with honors from the École Spéciale d'Architecture.
Trivia
His Eiffel Tower project premiered at the 1889 Paris Universal Exposition.
Family Life
He grew up in Sarthe, France with his educator, author, and activist father.
Associated With
He collaborated with engineer Gustave Eiffel on the design of the Eiffel Tower.
