John Wolfe Ambrose, Date of Birth, Date of Death

John Wolfe Ambrose

Irish-born American engineer and developer

Date of Birth: 10-Jan-1838

Date of Death: 15-May-1899

Profession: engineer, civil engineer

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

John Wolfe Ambrose (born in Newcastle West, Ireland on January 10, 1838) was a poor Irish immigrant boy who grew up to be a brilliant engineer and developer.
Because of his efforts, channels within and leading into the New York Harbor were deepened and widened, to handle the largest transatlantic ships, thus allowing New York City's commercial economy to boom and compete in the world marketplace.