Karl Eichwald
1795–1876 (age 81)
Biography
Karl Eichwald was a distinguished naturalist of the 19th century whose scientific contributions advanced the understanding of natural history during a period of rapid scientific progress in Europe. His work reflected the era's growing interest in systematic study of the natural world and the classification of species.
Eichwald's burial at Smolensky Lutheran Cemetery in Saint Petersburg underscores his integration into the city's intellectual and scientific community. His legacy endured through his scientific publications and the respect of his contemporaries in the naturalist circles of Imperial Russia.