Jean Mesqui
French engineer and castellologist (1952–2026)
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Jean Mesqui (27 May 1952 – 24 July 2026) was a French engineer, researcher in castle studies, and specialist in the bridges of France.
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| Born | 27 May 1952 Paris, France |
| Died | 24 July 2026 (aged 74) |
| Education | École polytechnique |
| Occupations | Castellologist, civil engineer, art historian |
| Awards | Officer of the Legion of Honor (2010) |
| Website | mesqui |
Life and career
Jean Antoine Marie Joseph Mesqui was born on 27 May 1952,[1][2] in the 16th arrondissement of Paris.[3]
He studied at the École polytechnique in Paris, and obtained a doctor of letters.[4]
Mesqui was president of the Société des Autoroutes Paris-Normandie and the Société Française d'Archéologie. In 2016–2017, he chaired the Association des sociétés françaises d'autoroutes.[5]
As well as his career as an engineer, Mesqui pursued research on built heritage.[citation needed]
He was an internationally renowned castellologist.[6] He specialised in the study of the most emblematic castles of France and the Middle East.[7] He is also considered a specialist in bridges,[7] in particular those of the Middle Ages.[8]
Mesqui wrote several books on medieval fortified architecture, the history of bridges and roads, and numerous articles.[9]
Mesqui died on 24 July 2026, at the age of 74.[10]