Ferdinand de Lesseps
Ferdinand de Lesseps was a French diplomat and engineer best known for overseeing the construction of the Suez Canal, which inspired further interest in building a canal through Panama in the years that followed.
Born on Apr 19, 1805 (220 years old)
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panama | 1 | 7.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 4,314,768 | 3,700 | $76,000 | 65$ |
| Totals | 1 | 4,314,768 | 3,700 | $76,000 | 65$ |
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Panama:
Ferdinand de Lesseps is celebrated for having led the construction of the Suez Canal and was a key figure in the Panama Canal project.
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Panama:
Ferdinand de Lesseps won the proposal to build a canal in Panama after successfully completing the Suez Canal.
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Panama:
Ferdinand de Lesseps was the engineer behind the Suez Canal and attended a geographical event in 1875.
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