
FAQ About Gustave Eiffel

What was Gustave Eiffel's educational background?
Gustave Eiffel studied at the Collège Sainte-Barbe in Paris and later attended the École Centrale des Arts et Manufactures, where he graduated in 1855 with a degree in chemistry. Despite his educational background in chemistry, he pursued a career in civil engineering, where he developed a reputation for his innovative use of iron in construction.