Alois Negrelli

1799–1858 (age 59)

Biography

Alois Negrelli was an engineer and architect whose talents shaped railways, canals, and bridges, most notably contributing to the vision of the Suez Canal and Vienna’s infrastructure.

The sweeping scope of his projects made him a pillar of innovation in the capital, and Vienna Central Cemetery became his final resting place as admirers remembered his civic achievements.