Philippe-Jean Bunau-Varilla

1859–1940 (age 81)

Biography

Philippe-Jean Bunau-Varilla was an engineer whose career was woven into some of the great infrastructural endeavors of his era. Born in 1859, he combined technical skill with an adventurous spirit, often working beyond borders to meet complex challenges.

His contributions helped bridge continents and inspired later generations of engineers to approach their work with equal parts rigor and imagination. He is remembered at Passy Cemetery, where his legacy of bold ingenuity endures.

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