Ferdinand de Lesseps
Deceased Q209169

Ferdinand de Lesseps

French diplomat and entrepreneur, developer of the Suez Canal (1805–1894)

Born: November 19, 1805 (1805) · Versailles
Died: December 7, 1894 (1894) · Guilly
Age at death: 89 years
Nationality France
Occupation writer, entrepreneur, diplomat
Education Lycée Henri-IV, lycée Sainte-Croix (Le Mans)
Position held president, ambassador of France to Spain, seat 38 of the Académie française, Consul General of France in Barcelona, Consul General of France in Alexandria
Gender male

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