Gustave Eiffel vs Menelik II
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Compare the life timelines of Gustave Eiffel (1832–1923) and Menelik II (1844–1913) side by side. Their lives overlapped for 69 years, from 1844 to 1913.
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Gustave Eiffel (1832–1923)
- — Born in Dijon, France Verified
- — Graduated from the École Centrale des Arts et Manufactures in Paris Verified
- — Supervised construction of the Bordeaux railway bridge Verified
- — Married Marguerite Gaudelet Verified
- — Founded his own engineering workshops at Levallois-Perret Verified
- — Engineered the internal structure of the Statue of Liberty Verified
- — Completed the Garabit Viaduct Verified
- — Built the Eiffel Tower for the 1889 Exposition Universelle Verified
- — Turned to scientific research in meteorology and aerodynamics Verified
- — Died in Paris Verified
Menelik II (1844–1913)
- — Born in Angolala, Shewa Verified
- — Held captive at the court of Emperor Tewodros II Verified
- — Escaped Magdala and became King of Shewa Verified
- — Married Taytu Betul Verified
- — Founded Addis Ababa as his capital Verified
- — Became Emperor of Ethiopia Verified
- — Signed and later repudiated the Treaty of Wuchale Verified
- — Victory at the Battle of Adwa Verified
- — Suffered a severe stroke and withdrew from active rule Verified
- — Died in Addis Ababa Verified