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Place of Birth: Luçon, Pays de la Loire, France
About Émile Girardeau
- Émile Girardeau (12 October 1882 – 7 December 1970) was a French engineer, famous for being the first person to patent the original system of frequencies that is used and known today as radar.
- He was born in 1882 at Luçon, France (the Vendée). In his early life he attended the École Polytechnique (Polytechnic School) (1902-1908) and became the Instructor at the École nationale des ponts et chaussées (National School of Bridges and Roads).
- By 1910, Girardeau established the first radiotelegraphic radio connection in tropical countries with Joseph Béthenod.
- The radio connection systems were designed for the Radioelectric French Company. In 1919, Girardeau was promoted to Chevalier of the Legion of Honour for services in war.
- In 1922, Girardeau set in motion the idea for the creation of a public utility of information and music.
- Also in 1922, Girardeau helped establish the first private radio station in France, called RADIOLA, which at the end of March 1929 became Radio Paris.
- In 1931, Girardeau was promoted to Commander of the Legion of Honour. In 1934, Girardeau headed the team which developed the first radar system in France.
- In 1939, Girardeau built with Maurice Ponte radar installations for the defence of Paris against planes (which were destroyed in June 1940).
- After the fall of France to Germany, Girardeau created a factory for underground forces of free France. In 1944, Girardeau re-established radio communications in France.
- In 1945, Girardeau became a member of the Académie navale.
- In 1954, Girardeau became a member of the Académie des sciences morales et politiques.
- In 1970, Girardeau died in Paris.
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