Adam de Craponne
Adam de Craponne (French: [adɑ̃ də kʁapɔn]; 1526–1576) was a French engineer. He built the eponymous Canal de Craponne to irrigate the Désert de la Crau. He was poisoned while fortifying Nantes for King Henry III of France during the French Wars of Religion
Adam de Craponne | |
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| Born | 1526 Salon-de-Provence, France |
| Died | 1576 Nantes, France |
| Known for | Building the Canal de Craponne |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Engineering |
| Patrons | Henry II of France, Henry III of France |
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