Federico Lacroze

Federico Lacroze (4 November 1835 – 16 February 1899) was an Argentine businessman and railway entrepreneur of French descent. He created the first tram line in Buenos Aires and his Buenos Aires Central Railway helped link the provinces of Entre Ríos, Corrientes and Misiones by rail to Argentina's capital. Lacroze is buried in La Recoleta Cemetery, Buenos Aires.

This article is about the railway entrepreneur. For the railway and underground stations, see Federico Lacroze railway station and Federico Lacroze (Buenos Aires Underground).
Federico Lacroze
Portrait of Lacroze, late 1800s
Born(1835-11-04)November 4, 1835
Buenos Aires, Argentina
DiedFebruary 16, 1899(1899-02-16) (aged 63)
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Nationality Argentine
Occupation(s)Businessman, entrepreneur
Known forRailway pioneer and founder of the Buenos Aires Central Railway
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