Daniel-Charles Trudaine

1703 - 1769

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Pseudonym: le Grand Trudaine

Country of citizenship: Kingdom of France

Languages spoken, written or signed: French

Occupation: cartographer, engineer

Position held: intendant de la généralité de Riom, Intendant des finances, president

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Daniel-Charles Trudaine (French pronunciation: [danjɛl ʃaʁl tʁydɛn]; 3 January 1703 – 19 January 1769) was a French administrator and civil engineer. Trudaine was one of the primary developers of the present French road system. He is also known for the monumental Atlas de Trudaine ("Trudaine Atlas", also known as "Trudaine Road Maps"), made under his direction. Source: Wikipedia (en)