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Philippe Bunau-Varilla
French engineer / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Philippe-Jean Bunau-Varilla (French: [filip ʒɑ̃ byno vaʁija]; 26 July 1859 – 18 May 1940) was a French engineer and soldier. With the assistance of American lobbyist and lawyer William Nelson Cromwell, Bunau-Varilla greatly influenced Washington's decision concerning the construction site for the Panama Canal. He also worked closely with President Theodore Roosevelt in the latter's orchestration of the Panamanian Revolution.
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Philippe-Jean Bunau-Varilla | |
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![]() Philippe-Jean Bunau-Varilla in 1924 | |
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Born | (1859-07-26)26 July 1859 Paris, French Empire |
Died | 18 May 1940(1940-05-18) (aged 80) Paris, France |
Nationality | French |
Known for | Panama Canal |
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