Franz Xaver Riepl
1790–1857 (age 67)
Biography
Franz Xaver Riepl, the engineer born in 1790, helped envision the early railways and canals that would knit the Habsburg territories together, championing bold routes and practical solutions for challenging terrain.
The innovations he championed at the Hinterbrühl Cemetery provide a lasting reminder of how his meticulous surveys and spirited advocacy reshaped Austrian transport and commerce.