Kaspar Maria von Sternberg
1761–1838 (age 77)
Biography
Kaspar Maria von Sternberg (1761–1838) was a distinguished naturalist and scholar who made significant contributions to the study of natural history during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. His work reflected the growing scientific interest in cataloging and understanding the natural world that characterized the Enlightenment and its aftermath.
Von Sternberg's career exemplified the role of educated nobility in advancing scientific knowledge during his era. He was interred in the Sternberg Vault in Stupno, a final resting place reflecting both his family prominence and his contributions to natural science.