Charles Levaillant

Biography

Charles Levaillant (1796–1871) was a French naturalist whose scientific pursuits contributed to the advancement of natural history during the 19th century. His work in studying and documenting natural phenomena reflected the era's growing emphasis on systematic observation and scientific classification of the natural world.

Levaillant's career as a naturalist spanned the period from the Napoleonic wars through the Second Empire and into the early Third Republic, a time of significant scientific progress in France. His death in 1871 concluded a lifetime devoted to natural history and scientific inquiry. He was honored with burial at Père Lachaise Cemetery, acknowledging his contributions to French science and learning.