Ferdinand de Lesseps

Summary

Ferdinand de Lesseps is a human^[1]. Born in Versailles^[2], he… he was born on November 19, 1805^[3]. He passed away in Guilly^[4]. He died on December 7, 1894^[5]. He worked as a diplomat^[6], entrepreneur^[7], and writer^[8]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,062 views/month, #6,950 of 1,000,298).^[9]

Key Facts

• Ferdinand de Lesseps's place of birth was Versailles^[2].
• Ferdinand de Lesseps died in Guilly^[4].
• Ferdinand de Lesseps was born on November 19, 1805^[3].
• Ferdinand de Lesseps died on December 7, 1894^[5].
• Ferdinand de Lesseps is buried at Père Lachaise Cemetery^[10].
• Burial took place at Guilly^[11].
• Ferdinand de Lesseps is buried at Grave of Lesseps^[12].
• Ferdinand de Lesseps's father was Mathieu de Lesseps^[13].
• Ferdinand de Lesseps's mother was Marie Catherine Barbe de Grévignée^[14].
• Ferdinand de Lesseps was married to Louise-Hélène Autard de Bragard^[15].
• Among Ferdinand de Lesseps's spouses was Agathe Delamalle^[16].
• A child of Ferdinand de Lesseps was Victor de Lesseps^[17].
• A child of Ferdinand de Lesseps was Jacques de Lesseps^[18].
• A child of Ferdinand de Lesseps was Marie-Solange de Lesseps^[19].
• A child of Ferdinand de Lesseps was Ismaël de Lesseps^[20].
• A child of Ferdinand de Lesseps was Gisèle de Lesseps^[21].
• A child of Ferdinand de Lesseps was Marie-Eugénie de Lesseps^[22].
• Ferdinand de Lesseps held citizenship in France^[23].
• Ferdinand de Lesseps worked as a diplomat^[6].
• Ferdinand de Lesseps worked as an entrepreneur^[7].
• Ferdinand de Lesseps worked as a writer^[8].
• Ferdinand de Lesseps held the position of seat 38 of the Académie française^[24].
• Ferdinand de Lesseps held the position of ambassador of France to Spain^[25].
• Ferdinand de Lesseps held the position of Consul General of France in Barcelona^[26].
• Ferdinand de Lesseps held the position of Consul General of France in Alexandria^[27].

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Origins and Family

Ferdinand de Lesseps's place of birth was Versailles^[2]. He was born on November 19, 1805^[3]. His father was Mathieu de Lesseps^[13]. His mother was Marie Catherine Barbe de Grévignée^[14].

Education

Educated at Lycée Henri-IV^[28], an educational facility^[29], in France^[30], founded in 1796^[31] and Q3268939^[32], an educational institution^[33], in France^[34], founded in 1836^[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat^[6], entrepreneur^[7], and writer^[8]. Positions held include seat 38 of the Académie française^[24], a seat of a scientific academy^[36]; ambassador of France to Spain^[25], a position^[37], in Spain^[38]; Consul General of France in Barcelona^[26]; Consul General of France in Alexandria^[27]; and president^[39], a position^[40].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour^[41], a grade of an order^[42], in France^[43]; Albert Medal^[44], a medallion^[45], in United Kingdom^[46], founded in 1864^[47]; Marcelin Guérin Prize^[48], a literary award^[49], in France^[50], founded in 1872^[51]; and Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Star of India^[52].

Personal Life

Spouses include Louise-Hélène Autard de Bragard^[15], 1848–1909^[53] and Agathe Delamalle^[16], 1819–1853^[54], of France^[55]. Children include Victor de Lesseps^[17], 1848–1896^[56], of France^[57], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour^[58]; Jacques de Lesseps^[18], an aircraft pilot^[59], 1883–1927^[60], of France^[61], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour^[62]; Marie-Solange de Lesseps^[19], 1877–1943^[63], of France^[64]; Ismaël de Lesseps^[20], a fencer^[65], 1871–1915^[66], of France^[67], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour^[68]; Gisèle de Lesseps^[21]; and Marie-Eugénie de Lesseps^[22].

Death and Burial

Ferdinand de Lesseps died on December 7, 1894^[5]. He died in Guilly^[4]. Recorded place of burial include Père Lachaise Cemetery^[10], Guilly^[11], and Grave of Lesseps^[12].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Ferdinand de Lesseps include Lessepsian migration^[69], an animal migration^[70] and Plaça de Lesseps^[71], a square^[72], in Spain^[73].

Why It Matters

Ferdinand de Lesseps ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,062 views/month, #6,950 of 1,000,298).^[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[74] He is known by 41 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[75]

Entities named for him include Lessepsian migration^[69], an animal migration^[70] and Plaça de Lesseps^[71], a square^[72], in Spain^[73].

FAQs

Where was Ferdinand de Lesseps born?

Ferdinand de Lesseps was born in Versailles^[2].

Where did Ferdinand de Lesseps die?

Ferdinand de Lesseps passed away in Guilly^[4].

Who were Ferdinand de Lesseps's parents?

Ferdinand de Lesseps's father was Mathieu de Lesseps^[13]. Ferdinand de Lesseps's mother was Marie Catherine Barbe de Grévignée^[14].

Who was Ferdinand de Lesseps married to?

Ferdinand de Lesseps's spouses include Louise-Hélène Autard de Bragard^[15] and Agathe Delamalle^[16].

What did Ferdinand de Lesseps do for work?

Ferdinand de Lesseps worked as diplomat^[6], entrepreneur^[7], and writer^[8].

Where did Ferdinand de Lesseps go to school?

Ferdinand de Lesseps was educated at Lycée Henri-IV^[28] and Q3268939^[32].

What awards did Ferdinand de Lesseps receive?

Honors received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour^[41], Albert Medal^[44], Marcelin Guérin Prize^[48], and Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Star of India^[52].