Charles Ambt
Georg Christian Charles Ambt | |
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Charles Ambt | |
| Born | February 24, 1847 |
| Died | July 15, 1919 |
| Nationality | Danish |
| Alma mater | College of Advanced Technology |
| Occupation | Engineer |
| Known for | Copenhagen Central Station |
| Spouse | Thekla Emilie Eleonora Mathilde Johnsen |
| Parent(s) | Jens Frederick Ambt; Anna Margareta Julie Langreuter |
| Relatives | Einar Ambt (son) |
Georg Christian Charles Ambt (24 February 1847 – 15 July 1919) was a Danish engineer who served as City Engineer in Copenhagen from 1886 to 1902 and then as Director-General of the Danish State Railways (DSB) until 1915. During his tenure as City Engineer, he was responsible for modernizing and expanding the city's sewage system. He is also remembered for planning Queen Louise's Vridge and for major infrastructure projects such as the extension of Tagensvej, Borups Allé and Vigerslev Allé. As Director-General of the Danish State Railways, he is above allremembered for the construction of the new Copenhagen Central Station and the Boulevard Line in Copenhagen. He was the father of architect Einar Ambt.