Louis Curchod
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Louis Curchod (7 October 1826 – 18 October 1889) Swiss engineer, telegraph specialist, Director of the Swiss Telegraph Service, and first head of the International Telegraph Bureau (today known as the ITU).
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Louis Curchod | |
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Director International Bureau | |
In office 1 April 1873 – 18 October 1889 | |
Preceded by | Charles Lendi |
Succeeded by | August Frey |
In office 1 January 1869 – 31 December 1869 | |
Preceded by | Office created |
Succeeded by | Charles Lendi |
Personal details | |
Born | 7 October 1826 Crissier, Switzerland |
Died | 18 October 1889 |
Nationality | Swiss |
Alma mater | École Centrale Paris |
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