Eugène Belgrand

French civil engineer (1810–1878)
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Eugène Belgrand

Summary

Eugène Belgrand is a human[1]. Born in Ervy-le-Châtel[2], he… he was born on April 23, 1810[3]. He passed away in 6th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He died on April 8, 1878[5]. He worked as a civil engineer[6], engineer[7], technical director[8], historian[9], and structural engineer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (66 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Ervy-le-Châtel[2], Eugène Belgrand…
  • Eugène Belgrand died in 6th arrondissement of Paris[4].
  • Eugène Belgrand was born on April 23, 1810[3].
  • Eugène Belgrand died on April 8, 1878[5].
  • Burial took place at Montparnasse Cemetery[12].
  • Eugène Belgrand held citizenship in France[13].
  • Eugène Belgrand's professions included civil engineer[6].
  • Eugène Belgrand's professions included engineer[7].
  • Eugène Belgrand worked as a technical director[8].
  • Eugène Belgrand worked as a historian[9].
  • Eugène Belgrand's professions included structural engineer[10].
  • Eugène Belgrand worked as an engineer of the French Corps of Bridges and Roads[14].
  • Eugène Belgrand held the position of academician[15].
  • Eugène Belgrand held the position of President of the Geological Society of France[16].
  • Eugène Belgrand's education included a stint at École polytechnique[17].
  • Eugène Belgrand was educated at École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées[18].
  • Eugène Belgrand's education included a stint at Lycée Louis-le-Grand[19].
  • A notable work attributed to Eugène Belgrand is Paris sewers[20].
  • A notable work attributed to Eugène Belgrand is Aqueduc de la Vanne[21].
  • A notable work attributed to Eugène Belgrand is Q3457709[22].
  • A notable work attributed to Eugène Belgrand is Réservoir de Montsouris[23].
  • A notable work attributed to Eugène Belgrand is Passy Reservoir[24].
  • Eugène Belgrand received the Commander of the Legion of Honour[25].
  • Eugène Belgrand received the 72 names on the Eiffel Tower[26].
  • Eugène Belgrand received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Ervy-le-Châtel[2], Eugène Belgrand… he was born on April 23, 1810[3].

Education

Educated at École polytechnique[17], a grande école[28], in France[29], founded in 1794[30], headquartered in Palaiseau[31]; École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées[18], an engineering college[32], in France[33], founded in 1747[34], headquartered in Champs-sur-Marne[35]; and Lycée Louis-le-Grand[19], an educational facility[36], in France[37], founded in 1965[38].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include civil engineer[6], engineer[7], technical director[8], historian[9], structural engineer[10], and engineer of the French Corps of Bridges and Roads[14]. Positions held include academician[15], a title of honor[39] and President of the Geological Society of France[16].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Paris sewers[20], a sewer network[40], in France[41]; Aqueduc de la Vanne[21], an aqueduct[42], in France[43]; Q3457709[22], a water tank[44], in France[45]; Réservoir de Montsouris[23], a reservoir[46], in France[47], founded in 1873[48]; and Passy Reservoir[24], a reservoir[49], in France[50].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander of the Legion of Honour[25], a grade of an order[51], in France[52]; 72 names on the Eiffel Tower[26], an inscription[53], in France[54], founded in 1887[55]; Knight of the Legion of Honour[27], a grade of an order[56], in France[57]; Officer of the Legion of Honour[58], a grade of an order[59], in France[60]; Order of the Iron Crown (Austria)[61], an order of merit[62], in Austria–Hungary[63], founded in 1816[64]; and Order of the White Falcon[65], an order[66], in Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach[67], founded in 1732[68].

Death and Burial

Eugène Belgrand died on April 8, 1878[5]. He passed away in 6th arrondissement of Paris[4]. The cause of death was stroke[69]. He is buried at Montparnasse Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Eugène Belgrand ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (66 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[70] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[71]

FAQs

Where was Eugène Belgrand born?

Eugène Belgrand's place of birth was Ervy-le-Châtel[2].

Where did Eugène Belgrand die?

Eugène Belgrand died in 6th arrondissement of Paris[4].

What did Eugène Belgrand do for work?

Eugène Belgrand worked as civil engineer[6], engineer[7], technical director[8], historian[9], and structural engineer[10].

Where did Eugène Belgrand go to school?

Eugène Belgrand was educated at École polytechnique[17], École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées[18], and Lycée Louis-le-Grand[19].

What awards did Eugène Belgrand receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Legion of Honour[25], 72 names on the Eiffel Tower[26], Knight of the Legion of Honour[27], and Officer of the Legion of Honour[58].

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Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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  2. [70] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [71] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 14d ago · Pigsonthewing · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14397 6378
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:1||1 */ [[Property:P14397]]: 6378, Matched to [[:toollabs:mix-n-match/#/entry/290074026|François-Eugène Belgrand (#290074026)]] in [[:toollabs:mix-n-match/#/catalog/7918|‎Darwin C"
  2. 16d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation civil engineer, engineer, technical director +3
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/32116|batch #32116]]: import P21 and P106 from GND (29)"
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