Émile Duclaux

French microbiologist and chemist (1840-1904).

Born June 24th, 1840 in Aurillac. [ref]

Died May 3rd, 1904 at 63 years old in 7th arrondissement of Paris. [ref]

Occupations
Esperantist, biochemist, biologist, botanist, chemist, microbiologist, physician, physicist, university teacher
Wikipedia

When we finally know we are dying, and all other sentient beings are dying with us, we start to have a burning, almost heartbreaking sense of the fragility and preciousness of each moment and each being, and from this can grow a deep, clear, limitless compassion for all beings. Sogyal Rinpoche