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Ferdinand de Lesseps, French diplomat and entrepreneur, 1894. Artist: Henri Meyer
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Ferdinand de Lesseps, French diplomat and entrepreneur, 1894. Artist: Henri Meyer
Ferdinand de Lesseps, French diplomat and entrepreneur, 1894. De Lesseps (1805-1894) built the Suez Canal to enable shipping to pass between the Mediterranean and the Red Sea rather than having to sail around the Cape of Good hope, completing the project in 1869. In 1880 he then went on to make the first attempt at building a canal to link the Atlantic and Pacific oceans across the Isthmus of Panama. A combination of the difficult terrain, a horrendous mortality rate amongst the workforce from tropical diseases and spiralling costs led to the abandonment the project in 1889 however. A print from the Le Petit Journal, 16th December 1894
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This print captures Ferdinand de Lesseps, a prominent French diplomat and entrepreneur, in 1894. Created by the talented artist Henri Meyer, this portrait showcases de Lesseps' significant contributions to the world of civil engineering and international trade. Born in 1805, de Lesseps is best known for his remarkable achievement in constructing the Suez Canal. Completed in 1869, this monumental project revolutionized global shipping by providing a direct route between the Mediterranean and Red Sea. By eliminating the need for vessels to sail around the treacherous Cape of Good Hope, de Lesseps greatly facilitated commerce and transportation. Inspired by his success with the Suez Canal, de Lesseps embarked on another ambitious endeavor - building a canal across Panama to connect the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. However, despite his determination, numerous challenges such as difficult terrain and rampant tropical diseases plagued this venture. Spiraling costs coupled with an alarming mortality rate among workers forced him to abandon the project in 1889. In this vibrant print from Le Petit Journal dated December 16th, 1894, we see de Lesseps adorned with a sash symbolizing his diplomatic role. His resolute gaze reflects both his visionary spirit as an entrepreneur and his dedication towards advancing global trade through innovative infrastructure projects. As we admire this historical image captured during the nineteenth century – a time of great progress – let us remember Ferdinand de Lesseps' enduring legacy that continues to shape our modern world today.
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