Gustave Eiffel
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An opportunity with a railway company provided Alexandre Gustave Eiffel with an insight into the field of engineering. Having initially been interested in the fields of literature, history and chemistry, Gustave, as he was commonly known, had discovered his calling in life. He went on, to not only design great icons, such as the Eiffel Tower, but also bridges, which were constructed all over the world. He was undoubtedly a most gifted structural engineer. He is still respected today, for designing some of the world’s most famous structures, however, his finest masterpiece is the Eiffel Tower. It has survived two World Wars and is one of the most recognizable landmarks on earth, inspiring and delighting people of all ages.
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