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Wilhelm Ludwig Johannsen

Danish botanist (1857-1927).

Born February 3rd, 1857 in Copenhagen.

Died November 11th, 1927 at 70 years old in Copenhagen.

Occupations
botanist, geneticist, 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