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Jean Mesqui, (born 27 May 1952 in Paris) is an engineer, researcher in castle studies, and specialist in the bridges of France.

Biography

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 polytechnique in Paris, 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.

Jean Mesqui is an internationally renowned castellologist.[6] He specialises in the study of the most emblematic castles of France and the Middle East. 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]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Book: Cayrol. Roland. Le guide du pouvoir : présidentielle 88. Pascal Perrineau. Nathalie Leclerc. J.F. Doumic. 1988. 9782906545212. 191, 431. fr. .
  2. Web site: Jean Mesqui. 9 June 2018. dirigeants.bfmtv.com. fr. .
  3. Book: Lafitte, J.. 2010. Mesqui (Jean, Antoine, Marie, Joseph). 9 June 2018. J. Lafitte . 9782857840503. fr. .
  4. Web site: 5 July 2016. ASFA : Jean Mesqui. 9 June 2018. lesechos.fr. fr. .
  5. Web site: Lefigaro.fr. Reuters. 22 June 2016. Jean Mesqui, nouveau président de l'Association des autoroutes. 9 June 2018. lefigaro.fr. fr. Reuters. .
  6. Web site: 24 October 2017. Dinan. Ah, mes beaux châteaux ! Les conférences reprennent. 10 June 2018. ouest-france.fr. fr. .
  7. Web site: 20 March 2018. Château. " Une icône de niveau national ". 10 June 2018. letelegramme.fr. fr. .
  8. Book: Les ponts au Moyen âge. 2006. PUPS, Presses de l'Université Paris-Sorbonne. Danièle, ... James-Raoul, Claude, ... Thomasset, Impr. France-Quercy). 2-84050-373-5. Paris. 469933277.
  9. Web site: Bibliographie de l'auteur.