Maurice Maindron
1857–1911 (age 54)
Biography
Maurice Maindron devoted his career to the study of insects, undertaking field expeditions that extended from France to far-off continents and bringing back rich collections that informed entomological science. His meticulous notes and descriptions strengthened the catalogue of known species and served scholars well beyond his own lifetime.
Maindron’s commitment to natural history also inspired public education through museum exhibits and publications, ensuring that the wonder of insect diversity reached a wider audience. He now rests in the cimetière de Bonsecours, where his quiet legacy remains as vibrant as the specimens he cherished.