Hubert Gautier

Hubert Gautier ( August 21, 1660 - September 27, 1737 ) was a French Engineer. He was born in Nîmes, France.

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August 21 - 1660 - September 27 - 1737 - French - Engineer - Nîmes

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In 1716, he wrote the first book on building bridges. Gautier initially trained as a doctor, turning to mathematics and finally engineering. He served as an engineer for 28 years province of Languedoc.

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Bridge - Languedoc

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"The contractors do not hesitate to enrich themselves at the expense of the King or of those who work for them; & the engineers or inspectors of the works, on the contrary, have only in mind the honesty with which they act and to be highly esteemed; & they do not hesitate to regard the former as their enemies, when they are unfaithful."

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