Alexander von Humboldt was a Prussian explorer, geographer, and naturalist. source
Alexander von Humboldt was a Prussian explorer, geographer, and naturalist.
Alexander von Humboldt was born in Berlin in Prussia on 14 September 1769. source
Alexander von Humboldt was born in Berlin in Prussia on 14 September 1769.
Alexander von Humboldt was the younger brother of the Prussian minister, philosopher, and linguist Wilhelm von Humboldt. source
Alexander von Humboldt was the younger brother of the Prussian minister, philosopher, and linguist Wilhelm von Humboldt.
Between 1799 and 1804, Alexander von Humboldt travelled extensively in Latin America, exploring and describing it for the first time from a modern scientific point of view. source
Between 1799 and 1804, Alexander von Humboldt travelled extensively in Latin America, exploring and describing it for the first time from a modern scientific point of view.
Alexander von Humboldt's quantitative work on botanical geography laid the foundation for the field of biogeography. source
Alexander von Humboldt's quantitative work on botanical geography laid the foundation for the field of biogeography.
Alexander von Humboldt graduated from the Freiberg School of Mines in 1792. source
Alexander von Humboldt graduated from the Freiberg School of Mines in 1792.
In 1794 Alexander von Humboldt was admitted to the famous group of intellectuals and cultural leaders of Weimar Classicism. Goethe and Schiller were the key figures at the time. source
In 1794 Alexander von Humboldt was admitted to the famous group of intellectuals and cultural leaders of Weimar Classicism. Goethe and Schiller were the key figures at the time.
In 1792 and 1797 Humboldt was in Vienna; in 1795 he made a geological and botanical tour through Switzerland and Italy. source
In 1792 and 1797 Humboldt was in Vienna; in 1795 he made a geological and botanical tour through Switzerland and Italy.
During Alexander von Humboldt lifetime Humboldt became one of the most famous men in Europe. source
During Alexander von Humboldt lifetime Humboldt became one of the most famous men in Europe.
Alexander von Humboldt was elected to the Prussian Academy of Sciences in 1805. source
Alexander von Humboldt was elected to the Prussian Academy of Sciences in 1805.
Alexander von Humboldt published prolifically throughout his life. Many works were published originally in French or German, then translated to other languages. source
Alexander von Humboldt published prolifically throughout his life. Many works were published originally in French or German, then translated to other languages.
On 24 February 1857, Alexander von Humboldt suffered a minor stroke, which passed without perceptible symptoms; on 6 May 1859, he died peacefully in Berlin, aged 89. source
On 24 February 1857, Alexander von Humboldt suffered a minor stroke, which passed without perceptible symptoms; on 6 May 1859, he died peacefully in Berlin, aged 89.
Alexander von Humboldt transformed 19th century western geography with his scientific travels, knowledge, and experiments. source
Alexander von Humboldt transformed 19th century western geography with his scientific travels, knowledge, and experiments.
Charles Darwin considered Alexander von Humboldt to be the greatest scientific traveler. source
Charles Darwin considered Alexander von Humboldt to be the greatest scientific traveler.
