Description: (Engineer)
Philippe-Jean Bunau-Varilla, a French engineer and soldier, played a crucial role in the construction of the Panama Canal. With assistance from American lobbyist and lawyer William Nelson Cromwell, he influenced Washington's choice of the canal's construction location. Bunau-Varilla collaborated closely with President Theodore Roosevelt during the Panamanian Revolution, showcasing his engineering expertise and strategic partnerships that were instrumental in shaping the project's development and implementation.