Jules Petiet
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Born5 August 1813
Died29 January 1871 (aged 57)
EducationÉcole Centrale Paris
OccupationMechanical Engineer
Jules Petiet | |
|---|---|
 Jules Alexandre Petiet | |
| Born | 5 August 1813 |
| Died | 29 January 1871 (aged 57) |
| Education | École Centrale Paris |
| Occupation | Mechanical Engineer |
| Employer | Chemins de Fer du Nord |
Jules Petiet (5 August 1813 – 29 January 1871) was a French mechanical engineer who worked on the early development of the French railway network. He was the Chief Engineer of the Chemins de fer du Nord from 1845, and became a locomotive engineer from 1848.[1] From 1868 until his death, he was head of the prestigious engineering school École Centrale Paris, of which he was also a graduate.
Petiet's name is one of the 72 names inscribed on the Eiffel tower. A street in Paris, rue Petiet (at Épinettes, 17th district) is named in his honour.
