Marcel Blosset

1892–1963 (age 71)

Biography

Marcel Blosset, born in 1892, brought technical skill and precision to his work with the French Corps of Bridges and Roads, contributing to the planning and upkeep of vital infrastructure across the country. His designs and supervision helped ensure safe passage for citizens and commerce alike, even as the nation rebuilt after conflict.

Colleagues remembered him for an engineering mind paired with a patient dedication to service, and his resting place at Père Lachaise honors a career devoted to the nation’s foundations.

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