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Paul-Gustave Froment

Paul-Gustave Froment (1815–1865) was a French mechanician, inventor and engineer.

Paul-Gustave Froment in brief

Born
1815
Died
1865
Known for
mechanician, inventor, engineer, photographer and instrument maker
Place of birth
Paris
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Overview

Recorded at birth as Paul Gustave Alexandre Froment.

Born at Paris in 1815, died at Paris in 1865.

In detail

Paul-Gustave Froment studied at Lycée Louis-le-Grand, École polytechnique and Collège Sainte-Barbe. Eugène Adrien Ducretet is recorded as having studied under Paul-Gustave Froment. the recorded working language is French and English.

Works named in the authority record are Mouse mill motor.

Work by Paul-Gustave Froment is recorded in the collections of Musée d'histoire des sciences de la Ville de Genève, Musée EDF Electropolis, Hunterian Museum and Art Gallery, Musée des Arts et Métiers and National Library of Scotland.

Distinctions recorded are Officer of the Legion of Honour and Knight of the Legion of Honour.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Paul-Gustave Froment”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q1419387: Paul-Gustave Froment

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