Apollinaire Lebas
1797–1873 (age 76)
Biography
Apollinaire Lebas (1797–1873) was a distinguished French engineer whose career contributed to the technological and infrastructural development of France during the 19th century. His work in engineering reflected the period's emphasis on modernization and the application of scientific principles to practical problems of construction and design.
Lebas's engineering expertise was valued throughout his long career, which extended from the Napoleonic period through the Second Empire and into the early years of the Third Republic. His death in 1873 concluded a life dedicated to advancing French engineering and infrastructure. He was interred at Père Lachaise Cemetery, a fitting tribute to his professional standing and contributions to French society.