Justin Girod-Chantrans was a French naturalist known for his pioneering research in the field of phycology.
Following studies with the Jesuits, he entered the Ecole du Génie militaire in 1768. Wikipedia
Born: September 26, 1750, Besançon, France
Died: April 1, 1841 (age 90 years), Besançon, France
Education: École royale du génie de Mézières