Étienne Pierre Ventenat was a French botanist born in Limoges. He was the brother of naturalist Louis Ventenat.
While employed as director of the ecclesiastic library Sainte-Geneviève in Paris, Ventenat took a trip to England. Wikipedia
Born: March 1, 1757, Limoges, France
Died: August 13, 1808 (age 51 years), former 12th arrondissement of Paris
Siblings: Louis Ventenat