1777 – Born on October 11th in Lyon, France.

1793 – Entered the École des Ponts et Chaussées in Paris and began to study at the newly created École Centrale des Travaux Publics which had opened that year.

1796 – He graduated from was admitted to the Corps des Ponts et Chaussées.

1802-1809 – Collaborated in the construction of the St Quentin Canal.

1820 – Brisson was appointed professor of stereometry and construction at the École des Ponts et Chaussées.

1824 – Was the appointed secretary of the Conseil Royal des Ponts et Chaussées.