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Émile Cheysson

Émile Cheysson (1836–1910) was a French engineer, cartographer and statistician.

Also recorded as Emile Cheysson · Jean Jacques Emile Cheysson

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Biography

Recorded at birth as Jean Jacques Émile Cheysson.

Born at Nîmes in 1836, died in Leysin in 1910.

Émile Cheysson studied at École polytechnique and École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées. The recorded working language is French.

The field of work recorded is economics.

Positions recorded include engineer of the French Corps of Bridges and Roads and Inspector general of the Ponts et Chaussées.

Distinctions recorded are Commander of the Legion of Honour and Montyon Science Award.

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  • Nîmes

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  • Leysin

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The Encyclopedia exists whether or not anything is for sale. Corrections are recorded rather than overwritten, and every version of this record is kept. Published 16 August 2026.

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