While Gustave Eiffel is credited as the designer and engineer, he didn't build the tower himself. His company employed thousands of skilled workers including:
* Engineers: Who designed and oversaw the construction process.
* Metalworkers: Who fabricated and assembled the tower's steel framework.
* Masons: Who built the foundations and some of the internal structures.
* Painters: Who painted the tower and maintained its exterior.
It's important to remember that the Eiffel Tower is a monument to the collective effort of many individuals, not just Gustave Eiffel.