Edme Mentelle
1730–1815 (age 85)
geographer
Biography
Edme Mentelle was an accomplished French geographer whose scholarly work contributed significantly to geographical knowledge during the late eighteenth century. His expertise and publications made him a respected figure in the scientific community of his era.
Mentelle's intellectual contributions earned him a place of honor at Père Lachaise Cemetery, where he rests among other notable figures of French culture and learning.