Who was Ferdinand de Lesseps?
Q: Who was Ferdinand de Lesseps?
A: Ferdinand de Lesseps was a French developer who was responsible for building the Suez Canal.
Q: When was the Suez Canal built?
A: The Suez Canal was completed in 1869 as a result of Ferdinand de Lesseps' work.
Q: Did Ferdinand de Lesseps attempt to build a Panama Canal?
A: Yes, Ferdinand de Lesseps attempted to build a Panama Canal during the 1880s.
Q: Why did Ferdinand de Lesseps abandon his attempt to build the Panama Canal?
A: Ferdinand de Lesseps abandoned his attempt to build the Panama Canal due to the high incidence of malaria and yellow fever.
Q: Did the United States eventually build a canal in Panama?
A: Yes, a different canal was later built by the United States and completed in 1914.
Q: When did Ferdinand de Lesseps pass away?
A: Ferdinand de Lesseps passed away on December 7th, 1894.
Q: What was Ferdinand de Lesseps' title?
A: Ferdinand de Lesseps' title was Vicomte (English: Viscount) and he was also a GCSI.
