Which famous military engineer designed Besançon's fortifications?
Leonardo da Vinci
Gustave Eiffel
Vauban
Napoleon Bonaparte
Answer
Besançon's fortifications were designed by Sébastien Le Prestre de Vauban, a renowned military engineer who served under King Louis XIV. Vauban's innovative designs contributed to the city's strategic importance and have been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2008.
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