Antoine de Jussieu was a French botanist born in 1686, known for his contributions to the classification of plants. He was part of the Jussieu family, which included other notable botanists, and he worked at the Jardin des Plantes in Paris. His work laid the foundation for modern plant taxonomy. Jussieu is best known for his publication, "Genera Plantarum," which organized plants based on their natural relationships rather than just their physical characteristics. This approach influenced future botanists and helped advance the field of botany. He passed away in 1758, leaving a lasting legacy in plant science.