French archaeologist and historian (1831-1922).
Born December 1st, 1831 in Rouen.
Died February 8th, 1922 at 90 years old in 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