John Robinson McClean1854
The commission comprised 13 experts from seven countries, including John Robinson McClean, later president of the Institution of Civil Engineers, and Alois Negrelli.
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The commission comprised 13 experts from seven countries, including John Robinson McClean, later president of the Institution of Civil Engineers, and Alois Negrelli.
They examined Linant de Bellefonds's plans and advised on the canal's feasibility and best route.
Under the concessions, Ferdinand de Lesseps convened the International Commission for the Piercing of the Isthmus of Suez.
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