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Henri-Émile Bazin

1829 – 1917

French hydraulic engineer

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Lived 1829 – 1917 (aged 88). Henri-Émile Bazin was a French civil engineer.

Henri-Émile Bazin (10 January 1829 – 7 February 1917), also known as Henry Bazin, was a French engineer specializing in hydraulic engineering, and whose main contributions relate to the systematic study of free surface flows and the measurement of flows (gauging). He worked on the Canal de Bourgogne, and was influential in the development of suction dredgers.

Selected publications Henry Darcy, Henri Bazin, "Recherches hydrauliques entreprises par M. Henry Darcy continuées par M. Henri Bazin. Première partie. Recherches expérimentales sur l'écoulement de l'eau dans les canaux découverts," Paris, Imprimerie impériale, 1865. Henry Darcy, Henri Bazin, "Recherches hydrauliques entreprises par M. Henry Darcy continuées par M. Henri Bazin. Deuxième partie. Recherches expérimentales relatives au remous et à la propagation des ondes," Paris, Imprimerie impériale, 1865.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Education
École polytechnique, École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées
Awards
Montyon Science Award; Officer of the Legion of Honour
Also known as
Henri-Emile Bazin

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Henri-Émile Bazin?

French hydraulic engineer (1829–1917)

When was Henri-Émile Bazin born?

Henri-Émile Bazin was born on 10 January 1829 in Nancy.

When did Henri-Émile Bazin die?

Henri-Émile Bazin died on 7 February 1917 in Dijon.

What was Henri-Émile Bazin's occupation?

Henri-Émile Bazin was a civil engineer.

What nationality was Henri-Émile Bazin?

Henri-Émile Bazin was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Henri-Émile Bazin

· Wikidata: Q984069

· DBpedia: Henri-Émile Bazin

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