French astronomer and mathematician (1816-1872).
Born April 9th, 1816 in Lusigny-sur-Barse.
Died August 5th, 1872 at 56 years old in Cherbourg (maritime accident, drowning).
To the most trivial actions, attach the devotion and mindfulness of a hundred monks. To matters of life and death, attach a sense of humor. Zhuangzi