Philippe Bunau Varilla
Philippe Bunau Varilla was a French engineer and diplomat who played a pivotal role in the construction of the Panama Canal. In 1903, he was instrumental in negotiating the Hay-Bunau-Varilla Treaty, which granted the United States control over the Panama Canal Zone, effectively enabling the construction of the canal. His actions have been subject to debate due to the implications on Panama's sovereignty.
Born on Apr 14, 1859 (166 years old)
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panama | 3 | 6.67 | 0.26% | +30% | 4,314,768 | 14,321 | $76,000 | 252$ |
| Totals | 3 | 4,314,768 | 14,321 | $76,000 | 252$ |
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Panama:
Philippe Bunau Varilla promoted the canal treaty, known as the Hay-Bunau Varilla Treaty.
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Panama:
Philippe Bunau Varilla was an engineer who traveled to the United States to convince politicians to buy the new Panama Canal company.
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Panama:
Philippe Bunau Varilla was an engineer who sought to convince the United States to build the canal through Panama.
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Panama:
Philippe Bunau Varilla led the mission to sell the progress of the canal project to the United States.
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Panama:
Philippe Bunau Varilla, director of the French Canal and new ambassador of Panama to the United States, signed a treaty that deprived Panama of sovereignty.
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