Eugène Schneider

Events

2

Episodes

3

Years

1836–1843

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Eugène Schneider, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

1. Schneider brothers found Schneider Frères & Cie at Le Creusot

   1836

   Role: Co-founder and investor

   1. 11836 · Le CreusotAcquisition of Le Creusot Ironworks

      Adolphe and Eugène Schneider purchased bankrupt iron ore mines and forges near Le Creusot in 1836, establishing the basis for their industrial company.

2. James Nasmyth patents the steam hammer

   1842–1843

   Role: Industrialist

   1. 21842-1843 · Patricroft foundryFirst Steam Hammer Construction

      Nasmyth built his first steam hammer at his Patricroft foundry in 1842, following his return from France.

   2. 31842-1843 · United KingdomPatent Filing and Priority Dispute

      James Nasmyth patented his steam hammer design in 1842, funded by family loans, sparking a priority dispute with French engineer François Bourdon.

Sources

1. Le Creusot Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-31
2. Schneider Electric Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-05
3. James Nasmyth Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-29
4. Steam hammer Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-19