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Léon Lecornu

1854 – 1940

French engineer

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About Léon Lecornu

Lived 1854 – 1940 (aged 86). Léon Lecornu was a French mining engineer, railway engineer and mathematician.

Léon Lecornu (13 January 1854, Caen – 13 November 1940, Saint-Aubin-sur-Mer, Calvados) was a French engineer and physicist.

After his secondary education at the Lycée de Caen, Léon Lecornu obtained his engineering degree from École Polytechnique in 1872. In 1893, he was appointed professor at the Faculté de Caen, then at l’école des mines, and in 1900 at l’École polytechnique 1904.

He was elected a member of l'Académie des sciences in 1910 (section de mécanique).

He was the brother of Joseph Lecornu.

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Important facts

Born
13 January 1854, Caen
Birth century
19th century
Died
13 November 1940, Saint-Aubin-sur-Mer
Occupation
Mining engineer, railway engineer, mathematician
Nationality
France, French people
Education
École polytechnique, Mines ParisTech, Lycée Malherbe, École des Mines de Paris
Positions held
President of the French Academy of Sciences
Awards
Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour; Poncelet Prize; Fourneyron prize
Also known as
Leon Lecornu

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Léon Lecornu?

French engineer (1854-1940)

When was Léon Lecornu born?

Léon Lecornu was born on 13 January 1854 in Caen.

When did Léon Lecornu die?

Léon Lecornu died on 13 November 1940 in Saint-Aubin-sur-Mer.

What was Léon Lecornu's occupation?

Léon Lecornu was a mining engineer, railway engineer and mathematician.

What nationality was Léon Lecornu?

Léon Lecornu was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Léon Lecornu

· Wikidata: Q3271141

· DBpedia: Léon Lecornu

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