LOUIS JOSEPH CéSAR DUCORNET: A LIFE CUT SHORT

Louis Joseph César Ducornet was a talented young man with a auspicious future ahead of him. Born in 1827, he quickly displayed an passionate drive for knowledge and stood out in his studies. His gentle nature made him a popular figure among his peers, but tragedy would soon overtake him. At the tender age of 23, Ducornet's life was abruptly cut s