About Charles Brun
Lived 1821 – 1897 (aged 75). Charles Brun was a French politician and engineer.
Charles Brun (22 November 1821, Toulon – 13 January 1897, Paris) was a 1st class engineer of the French Navy stationed at Rochefort, France.
He was famously involved in building the submarine Plongeur, which had been designed by Simon Bourgeois, in 1862.
Charles Brun later became: Director of Naval constructions Member of Parliament for Var (1871–76) Senator for Var (1876–89) Minister of Marine and the Colonies from 1883
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Who was Charles Brun?
French engineer and politician (1821-1897)
When was Charles Brun born?
Charles Brun was born on 22 November 1821 in Toulon.
When did Charles Brun die?
Charles Brun died on 13 January 1897 in Paris.
What was Charles Brun's occupation?
Charles Brun was a politician and engineer.
What nationality was Charles Brun?
Charles Brun was French.
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· DBpedia: Charles Brun (France)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Charles Brun. https://biography.guide/charles-brun/
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