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]
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