The Eiffel Tower is named after Gustave Eiffel, the French engineer and entrepreneur whose company designed and built the iconic structure.
Gustave Eiffel's company, Eiffel et Cie, specialized in large-scale metal structures. Before the Eiffel Tower, they were known for building bridges, train stations, and viaducts. Eiffel not only oversaw the design but also played a crucial role in securing the necessary funding and navigating the political landscape surrounding the tower's construction for the 1889 Exposition Universelle (World's Fair).
Therefore, the tower was named in his honor, recognizing his significant contribution and role in its creation.
