Léon Eyrolles
French civil engineer, businessman and politician
About Léon Eyrolles
Lived 1861 – 1945 (aged 83). Léon Eyrolles was a French politician, businessperson and construction manager.
Léon Eyrolles (14 December 1861 – 3 December 1945) was a French politician and entrepreneur. In 1891, he created the first École Spéciale des Travaux Publics and later a correspondence school.
Eyrolles developed his educational skills as he helped fellow site managers to pass a civil servant selective exams. In 1902, he bought a large piece of land to extend the school and in 1924 he became the mayor of the newly founded city of Cachan, which was split from the city of Arcueil.
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Who was Léon Eyrolles?
French civil engineer, businessman and politician (1861-1945)
When was Léon Eyrolles born?
Léon Eyrolles was born on 15 December 1861 in Tulle.
When did Léon Eyrolles die?
Léon Eyrolles died on 3 December 1945 in Cachan.
What was Léon Eyrolles's occupation?
Léon Eyrolles was a politician, businessperson and construction manager.
What nationality was Léon Eyrolles?
Léon Eyrolles was French.
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