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Commander of the Legion of Honour
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Léon Eyrolles
1861-12-15 – 1945-12-03
Life & Legacy
Léon Eyrolles (14 December 1861 – 3 December 1945) was a French politician and entrepreneur. In 1891, he created the first École Spéciale des Travaux Publics and later a correspondence school.
Eyrolles developed his educational skills as he helped fellow site managers to pass a civil servant selective exams. In 1902, he bought a large piece of land to extend the school and in 1924 he became the mayor of the newly founded city of Cachan, which was split from the city of Arcueil.
Occupation & Career
politician, businessperson, construction manager
Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications
Commander of the Legion of Honour; Officier de l'Instruction publique; Knight Commander of the Order of Saint Sava; officier d'académie
Legacy Highlights
Honors & Awards
Commander of the Legion of Honour · Knight Commander of the Order of Saint Sava · officier d'académie · Officier de l'Instruction publique
Employer
Ministry of the Ecological Transition
Verified Legacy Record
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Officier de l'Instruction publique
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q1679703 · wikidata
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Knight Commander of the Order of Saint Sava
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officier d'académie
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Family Child
Marc Eyrolles
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Family Spouse
Cécile Hertz-Eyrolles
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Sources & Provenance
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