Birthdate: July 26, 1859
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Paris, France
Died: May 18, 1940
Philippe-Jean Bunau-Varilla, a French engineer and soldier, played a crucial role in the construction of the Panama Canal. With assistance from American lobbyist and lawyer William Nelson Cromwell, he influenced Washington’s choice of the canal’s construction location. Bunau-Varilla collaborated closely with President Theodore Roosevelt during the Panamanian Revolution, showcasing his engineering expertise and strategic partnerships that were instrumental in shaping the project’s development and implementation.
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