Alexandre Lavalley
Alexandre-Théodore Lavalley, (October 9, 1821 – July 20, 1892) was an engineer and French politician. Paul Borel and Lavalley were contractors of the Suez Canal Company who designed, built, and operated the dredging machines that finished excavation of the Suez Canal from 1864 to 1869 after the use of forced labor was disallowed.
Alexandre-Théodore Lavalley | |
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| Born | October 9, 1821 |
| Died | July 20, 1892 (aged 70) Château de Bois-Tillard near Pont-l'Évêque, French Third Republic |
| Citizenship | France |
| Alma mater | École Polytechnique |
| Occupation(s) | Engineer, politician |
| Known for | Suez Canal |
| Works | Viaduc d'Ormaiztegi |
| Awards | Officer of the Legion of Honour |
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