Ferdinand de Lesseps

Ferdinand de Lesseps was born on November 19, 1805, in Versailles, Yvelines, and held citizenship in France. During his lifetime, de Lesseps had various occupations, including diplomat, architect, ship-owner, and engineer. He was educated at Lycée Henri-IV. Ferdinand de Lesseps was the father of Ismaël de Lesseps and Jacques de Lesseps, and his own father was Mathieu de Lesseps.

Ferdinand de Lesseps founded the Suez Canal Company and was involved in the notable works of the Panama Canal and the Suez Canal. He passed away on December 7, 1894, in Guilly, Indre.