Joachim Francois Philiberto de Feisthamel
1791–1851 (age 60)
Biography
Joachim Francois Philiberto de Feisthamel was a distinguished lepidopterist whose scientific pursuits advanced the study of butterflies and moths in nineteenth-century France. His meticulous research and observations contributed significantly to the field of entomology during a period of expanding scientific knowledge.
De Feisthamel's dedication to natural science left a lasting mark on the study of Lepidoptera. His final resting place in Père Lachaise Cemetery reflects the esteem in which he was held by the scientific community of his time.