Canal Promoter1 January 1880
Ceremonially begins the French attempt to build the Panama Canal
Historical person
Ferdinand de Lesseps Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Ferdinand de Lesseps, based on 6 World History Database records associated with France.
6 records1880–18893 events1 places
Chronological biography
1880
Canal Promoter1 January 1880
French company begins work on a canal across Panama
1881
Canal Promoter1881
Begins full scale French canal construction and acquires key railroad assets
French Canal Project Expands1881
The company commits major resources to excavation and railway acquisition.
Panama Canal Construction1881
Directs expansion of the French Panama Canal construction effort.
1889
Canal Promoter2 April 1889
French Panama Canal company enters liquidation after financial and engineering failure
Titles and roles
Canal Promoter
Record provenance
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