Alexander von Humboldt
Deceased Q6694

Alexander von Humboldt

Prussian geographer, naturalist and explorer (1769–1859)

Born: September 14, 1769 (1769) · Berlin
Died: May 6, 1859 (1859) · Berlin
Age at death: 89 years
Nationality Kingdom of Prussia
Occupation economist, astronomer, botanist, cartographer, naturalist, geologist, explorer, geographer, oceanographer, volcanologist, travel writer, meteorologist, zoologist, climatologist, ethnologist, botanical collector, ornithologist, world traveler
Field of work physics, botany, geography, geobotany, economic geography, meteorology, zoology
Education University of Frankfurt an der Oder, Freiberg University of Mining and Technology, University of Göttingen, Friedrich Schiller University Jena
Employer Friedrich Schiller University Jena
Position held Geheimrat
Gender male

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