Carl Ritter von Ghega
1802–1860 (age 58)
Biography
Carl Ritter von Ghega (1802-1860) was a visionary engineer whose plans for the Semmering Railway transformed the way mountains were crossed, marrying elegant viaducts with meticulous surveying.
His dedication to precision ensured the line opened in 1854 as the first mountain railway of its kind in Europe, securing his place among the pioneers of modern infrastructure.