Gustave Eiffel

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Gustave Eiffel born?December 15, 1832
2. When did Gustave Eiffel die?December 27, 1923 (age 91)
3. Where was Gustave Eiffel born?Dijon, France
4. What is the career?Engineer and entrepreneur specializing in metal structures, bridges, and later, scientific experimentation
5. Who was Gustave Eiffel?Gustave Eiffel was a French engineer from Dijon who built famous iron structures, including the Eiffel Tower.
6. What is the Eiffel Tower?The Eiffel Tower is a 300-meter tall iron tower in Paris that was built for the 1889 World's Fair.

Wrought iron: A strong, malleable form of iron with a low carbon content, used extensively in 19th-century construction.
Exposition Universelle: A major international exhibition held in Paris, showcasing technological and cultural achievements.
Structural integrity: The ability of a structure to withstand loads and stresses without failing.