Biography of Ferdinand de Lesseps

Ferdinand de Lesseps (* 19. November 1805 in Versailles; † 7. December 1894 in Guilly) was a französischer Diplomat und Erbauer des Sueskanals. He was 89 years old. He was married to Louise-Hélène Autard de Bragard and Agathe Delamalle. He had at least 9 children (6 sons and 3 daughters). His education included Lycée Henri-IV and lycée Sainte-Croix (Le Mans). He received 4 awards, including Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour, Albert Medal. He was buried at Père Lachaise Cemetery.