Fulgence Bienvenüe
French civil engineer
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Fulgence Bienvenüe was a French civil engineer, best known for his role in the construction of the Paris Métro, and has been called "Le Père du Métro". Wikipedia
Born: January 27, 1852, Uzel, France
Died: August 3, 1936 (age 84 years), Paris, France
Education: École des ponts ParisTech (1870–1872), École Polytechnique (1870–1870), and Private School Sainte Geneviève
Place of burial: Cimetière du Père-Lachaise, Paris, France
Known for: Father of the Paris Métro