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What was Gustave Eiffel's birth name?

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Gustave Eiffel was born Alexandre Gustave Eiffel on December 15, 1832, in Dijon, France. He was an engineer and architect who is best known for designing the Eiffel Tower. The tower was built for the 1889 World's Fair in Paris and has become one of the most iconic landmarks in the world.
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