Henri Alexis Brialmont (May 25, 1821 - June 21, 1903) was a Belgian military engineer. He was one of the leading fortifications engineers in the 19th century. He was son of General Laurent Mathieu Brialmont (d. 1885) and was born in Venlo, Limburg. Brialmont was educated at the Brussels military school, he entered the army as sub-lieutenant of engineers in 1843, and became lieutenant in 1847. From 1847 to 1850 he was private secretary to the war minister, … Wikipedia
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