Canal Promoter
Ceremonially begins the French attempt to build the Panama Canal
Role range: 1880-1889
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Ferdinand de Lesseps Biography and Timeline
Follow Ferdinand de Lesseps through 6 dated historical records for France.
Ferdinand de Lesseps, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1880–1889Years on this page
1880
Canal Promoter
French company begins work on a canal across Panama
Role range: 1880-1889
1881
Canal Promoter
Begins full scale French canal construction and acquires key railroad assets
Role range: 1881-1889
French Canal Project Expands
The company commits major resources to excavation and railway acquisition.
Role range: 1881-1889
Panama Canal Construction
Directs expansion of the French Panama Canal construction effort.
Role range: 1881-1889
1889
Canal Promoter
French Panama Canal company enters liquidation after financial and engineering failure
Role range: 1880-1889
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