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Louis de Tousard

Louis de Tousard was a French soldier, engineer, and inventor who lived during the late 1700s and early 1800s. He is best known for his engineering work on the nation's defenses, such as building fortresses and fortifications around important cities. He also worked on building machines that could help soldiers move heavy things around more easily. He is remembered for his inventions and contributions to military defense.