Description: (French Engineer and a Politician During and After the French Revolution)
Claude Antoine, comte Prieur-Duvernois, also known as Prieur de la Côte-d'Or, was a prominent French engineer and politician during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. He played a key role in the French Revolution, holding various governmental positions. Prieur-Duvernois was esteemed for his engineering skills, contributing to infrastructure projects and technological progress. His political career focused on advocating revolutionary ideals and implementing reforms. Prieur-Duvernois's professional life reflected a commitment to technical innovation and public service amid significant political transformations.