Mihály Könyves Tóth

1839–1919 (age 80)

Biography

Mihály Könyves Tóth was a dedicated Hungarian engineer whose steady hand helped guide the city’s infrastructure through a time of rapid growth within the Austro-Hungarian Empire. His practical expertise and thoughtful management earned him respect among peers and the communities that relied on the structures he helped shape.

Through decades of service, he championed methods that balanced innovation with durable craftsmanship, leaving a legacy of bridges, roads, or public works that carried people safely across the region for many years. His memory is honored at the Fiume Road Graveyard, where his commitment to building for the future endures.