Henri de Saussure

1829–1905 (age 76)

Biography

Henri de Saussure brought a careful eye to the study of zoology, cataloguing Alpine life with patience and a deep respect for the natural world. His field work and observations enriched the scientific understanding of Switzerland’s fauna and encouraged others to treasure the mountains and valleys they explored.

He was laid to rest in the Cemetery of Genthod in 1905, leaving behind a legacy of curiosity that still animates naturalists today.

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Aymon de Senarclens
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Cemetery of Genthod
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Henry Fatio
1863–1930 (age 67)
Cemetery of Genthod
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Marguerite Naville
1852–1930 (age 78)
Cemetery of Genthod
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Marcel Naville
1919–2003 (age 84)
Cemetery of Genthod
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Guillaume Fatio
1865–1958 (age 93)
Cemetery of Genthod
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Christian Dominicé
1931–2021 (age 90)
Cemetery of Genthod
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