Alcide d'Orbigny
1802–1857 (age 55)
Biography
Alcide d'Orbigny was a renowned French naturalist and paleontologist whose scientific contributions significantly advanced the understanding of natural history and geology. His expeditions and research established him as one of the preeminent naturalists of his generation.
D'Orbigny's work encompassed extensive field research and the cataloging of numerous species, making him a pivotal figure in nineteenth-century natural science. His legacy continues to influence the study of paleontology and natural history, and he was honored with burial in the Cimetière communal de Pierrefitte-sur-Seine.