Alexander Georg von Humboldt

Summary

Alexander Georg von Humboldt is a human^[1]. He was born on September 22, 1720^[2]. He passed away in Berlin^[3]. He died on January 6, 1779^[4]. He worked as a military officer^[5], chamberlain^[6], and military personnel^[7].

Key Facts

• Alexander Georg von Humboldt died in Berlin^[3].
• Alexander Georg von Humboldt was born on September 22, 1720^[2].
• Alexander Georg von Humboldt died on January 6, 1779^[4].
• Alexander Georg von Humboldt's father was Hans Paul von Humboldt^[8].
• Alexander Georg von Humboldt was married to Marie-Elisabeth von Humboldt^[9].
• A child of Alexander Georg von Humboldt was Wilhelm von Humboldt^[10].
• A child of Alexander Georg von Humboldt was Alexander von Humboldt^[11].
• Alexander Georg von Humboldt's professions included military officer^[5].
• Alexander Georg von Humboldt's professions included chamberlain^[6].
• Alexander Georg von Humboldt worked as a military personnel^[7].
• Alexander Georg von Humboldt is recorded as male^[12].
• Alexander Georg von Humboldt's instance of is recorded as human^[13].
• Alexander Georg von Humboldt's military, police or special rank is recorded as major^[14].
• Alexander Georg von Humboldt's family name is recorded as von Humboldt^[15].
• Alexander Georg von Humboldt's given name is recorded as Alexander^[16].
• Alexander Georg von Humboldt's described by source is recorded as Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie^[17].
• Alexander Georg von Humboldt's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German^[18].

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Origins and Family

Alexander Georg von Humboldt was born on September 22, 1720^[2]. His father was Hans Paul von Humboldt^[8].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military officer^[5], chamberlain^[6], and military personnel^[7].

Personal Life

Among Alexander Georg von Humboldt's spouses was Marie-Elisabeth von Humboldt^[9]. Children include Wilhelm von Humboldt^[10], a linguist^[19], 1767–1835^[20], of Kingdom of Prussia^[21], awarded the Order of the Black Eagle^[22], specialised in philosophy^[23] and Alexander von Humboldt^[11], a geologist^[24], 1769–1859^[25], of Kingdom of Prussia^[26], awarded the Merit Order of the Bavarian Crown^[27], specialised in geobotany^[28].

Death and Burial

Alexander Georg von Humboldt died on January 6, 1779^[4]. He passed away in Berlin^[3].

FAQs

Where did Alexander Georg von Humboldt die?

Alexander Georg von Humboldt passed away in Berlin^[3].

Who were Alexander Georg von Humboldt's parents?

Alexander Georg von Humboldt's father was Hans Paul von Humboldt^[8].

Who was Alexander Georg von Humboldt married to?

Alexander Georg von Humboldt's spouses include Marie-Elisabeth von Humboldt^[9].

What did Alexander Georg von Humboldt do for work?

Alexander Georg von Humboldt worked as military officer^[5], chamberlain^[6], and military personnel^[7].