Jean Mesqui, (born 27 May 1952 in Paris) is an engineer, researcherincastle studies, and specialist in the bridges of France.
Jean Mesqui
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Born | 27 May 1952 ![]() Paris ![]() |
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Occupation | Castellologist, civil engineer, art historian ![]() |
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Website | http://www.mesqui.net ![]() |
Jean Antoine Marie Joseph Mesqui was born on 27 May 1952,[1][2] in the 16th arrondissement of Paris.[3]
He studied at the École polytechniqueinParis, and obtained a doctor of letters.[4]
He was president of the Société des Autoroutes Paris-Normandie and the Société Française d'Archéologie. In 2016–2017, he chaired the Association des sociétés françaises d'autoroutes.[5]
As well as his career as an engineer, Mesqui pursued research on built heritage.[citation needed]
Jean Mesqui is an internationally renowned castellologist.[6] He specialises in the study of the most emblematic castles of France and the Middle East.[7] He is also considered a specialist in bridges,[7] in particular those of the Middle Ages.[8]
Jean Mesqui has written several books on medieval fortified architecture, the history of bridges and roads, and numerous articles.[9]
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