Gotthilf Hagen
1797–1884 (age 87)
Biography
Gotthilf Hagen was a distinguished engineer whose innovations and technical expertise contributed significantly to civil engineering during the nineteenth century. His work encompassed major projects that demonstrated his mastery of engineering principles and his ability to solve complex practical problems.
Hagen's engineering achievements reflected the spirit of technical progress that characterized his era. His contributions to infrastructure and hydraulic engineering were recognized by his peers and continue to be studied by engineers. He is interred at the Invalids' Cemetery, an appropriate honor for a man whose career served the public good.