Léon Nagant
Henri-Léon Nagant (* 1833 - 23 February 1900 ) was a Belgian weapons designer and manufacturer.
Together with his brother Émile Nagant , he founded the precision engineering workshop of the Nagant brothers ( E. & L. Nagant Frères ) in Liège in 1859 , which later developed into the world-renowned arms factory Fabrique d'Armes Em. & L. Nagant . At the end of the 19th century , the "Fabrique d'Automobiles et d'Armes Nagant Frères" began producing automobiles .
After Léon Nagant's death, his sons Charles (* 1863) and Maurice (* 1866) took over management of the company.
See also:
- Nagant M1895 , a revolver
- Mosin-Nagant (Russian standard rifle)
Web links
- "Mosin-Nagant" rifles (German)
- Mosin Nagant rifle (English)
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Nagant, Leon |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Nagant, Henri-Léon |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Belgian weapons designer, manufacturer |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 1833 |
| DATE OF DEATH | February 23, 1900 |