Raoul Mesnier du Ponsard
Raoul Mesnier du Ponsard was a Portuguese engineer known for designing the iconic Glória funicular in Lisbon, inaugurated on October 24, 1885. His engineering prowess contributed significantly to the transportation infrastructure of Lisbon, as the funicular remains a vital link between the city center and the Bairro Alto neighborhood, attracting millions of tourists annually. The funicular was electrified three decades after its opening and has since been designated a national monument, showcasing the historical significance of Mesnier du Ponsard's work.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| France | 2 | 5.50 | 0.18% | +0% | 65,273,511 | 115,528 | $2,700,000 | 4,779$ |
| Brazil | 1 | 7.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 211,049,527 | 159,644 | $1,500,000 | 1,135$ |
| Venezuela | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 28,435,943 | 25,054 | $48,000 | 42$ |
| Spain | 1 | 8.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 46,754,778 | 36,413 | $1,400,000 | 1,090$ |
| Switzerland | 1 | 6.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 7,082 | $700,000 | 573$ |
| Finland | 1 | 8.00 | 0.19% | +0% | 5,540,718 | 10,801 | $272,000 | 530$ |
| Hungary | 1 | 9.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 9,660,351 | 9,379 | $160,000 | 155$ |
| Slovenia | 1 | 6.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 2,078,938 | 1,825 | $56,000 | 49$ |
| Monaco | 1 | 5.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 39,242 | 39 | $7,800 | 8$ |
| Totals | 10 | 377,487,630 | 365,765 | $6,843,800 | 8,361$ |
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Brazil:
Raoul Mesnier du Ponsard was the engineer who designed the funicular da Glória.
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France:
Raoul Mesnier du Ponsard is the engineer who constructed the funicular that was involved in the accident.
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Hungary:
Raoul Mesnier du Ponsard was the Portuguese engineer who designed the Elevador da Glória.
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Switzerland:
Raoul Mesnier du Ponsard developed the funicular that is now 140 years old.
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Spain:
Raoul Mesnier du Ponsard conceived the Ascensor de la Gloria.
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Monaco:
Raoul Mesnier du Ponsard was the engineer who constructed the funicular, which was inaugurated in 1885.
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Venezuela:
Raoul Mesnier du Ponsard was the engineer who constructed the funicular that was involved in the accident.
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Finland:
Raoul Mesnier du Ponsard designed the Glória funicular, specializing in the construction of funiculars and elevators.
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France:
Raoul Mesnier du Ponsard was the engineer who constructed the funicular, which was inaugurated in 1885.
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Slovenia:
The engineer who built the Glória lift, which was inaugurated on October 24, 1885.
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