Maurice-Ernest Audouin de Géronval

1802–1847 (age 45)

Biography

Maurice-Ernest Audouin de Géronval was a French agronomist whose work in agricultural science contributed to the modernization and improvement of farming practices in nineteenth-century France. His expertise reflected the growing scientific approach to agriculture during this period.

Géronval's professional contributions to agronomic advancement earned him recognition among his peers and a place of honor in Père Lachaise Cemetery. His legacy endures through the agricultural improvements that resulted from his dedicated research and advocacy.

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