Philippe-Jean Bunau-Varilla
Philippe-Jean Bunau-Varilla was a French engineer and politician who played a crucial role in the construction of the Panama Canal. He was instrumental in negotiating the Hay-Bunau-Varilla Treaty in 1903, which granted the United States control over the canal zone following Panama's independence from Colombia. His actions have been subject to criticism, particularly regarding the legitimacy of the treaty and its implications for Panama's sovereignty.
Born on Apr 24, 1859 (165 years old)
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Bunau-Varilla signed a new treaty with the USA that transferred sovereignty over the canal zone.
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