Georges Haussmann
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Revered as one of the great architects and men of Paris, Georges Haussmann worked for many years to create a new Paris that was loved by many. Today, the city is one of the most influential and cultural business centres in the world, as well as one of the most populous cities. Many of the famous monuments and buildings in Paris were developed by this amazing architect, whose designs have been credited as inspirations for various other cities around the world. He undoubtedly brought Paris into a new era and his story deserves to be heard.
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Frank Whittle
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Thomas Newcomen
Thomas Newcomen will long be remembered as a father of the Industrial Revolution. He dedicated his life to finding better ways to do things and as such, his improvements to the ‘fire engine’, resulted in the development of the first practical ‘steam engine’. Although there were patenting problems, Thomas proceeded to create his new engines under license. It was a significant invention for England and became a vital component for the mining industry. Understand what motivated this great mind, to develop such an important contribution to industry.
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Gustave Eiffel
An opportunity with a railway company provided Alexandre Gustave Eiffel with an insight into the field of engineering. Having initially been interested in the fields of literature, history and chemistry, Gustave, as he was commonly known, had discovered his calling in life. He went on, to not only design great icons, such as the Eiffel Tower, but also bridges, which were constructed all over the world. He was undoubtedly a most gifted structural engineer. He is still respected today, for designing some of the world’s most famous structures, however, his finest masterpiece is the Eiffel Tower. It has survived two World Wars and is one of the most recognizable landmarks on earth, inspiring and delighting people of all ages.
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