Alexander von Humboldt
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Alexander von Humboldt
Summary
Alexander von Humboldt is a human[1]. Born in Berlin[2], he… he passed away in Berlin[3]. He worked as a geologist[4], explorer[5], botanist[6], geographer[7], and oceanographer[8]. He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]
Key Facts
- Born in Berlin[2], Alexander von Humboldt…
- Alexander von Humboldt died in Berlin[3].
- Burial took place at Schloss Tegel[10].
- Alexander von Humboldt's father was Alexander Georg von Humboldt[11].
- Alexander von Humboldt's mother was Marie-Elisabeth von Humboldt[12].
- Alexander von Humboldt held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia[13].
- Alexander von Humboldt worked as a geologist[4].
- Alexander von Humboldt's professions included explorer[5].
- Alexander von Humboldt worked as a botanist[6].
- Alexander von Humboldt worked as a geographer[7].
- Alexander von Humboldt's professions included oceanographer[8].
- Alexander von Humboldt's professions included volcanologist[14].
- Alexander von Humboldt's field of work was geobotany[15].
- Alexander von Humboldt's field of work was economic geography[16].
- Alexander von Humboldt's field of work was geography[17].
- Alexander von Humboldt's field of work was meteorology[18].
- Alexander von Humboldt's field of work was botany[19].
- Alexander von Humboldt's field of work was zoology[20].
- Alexander von Humboldt held the position of Geheimrat[21].
- Among Alexander von Humboldt's employers was Friedrich Schiller University Jena[22].
- Alexander von Humboldt's education included a stint at University of Frankfurt an der Oder[23].
- Alexander von Humboldt was educated at Freiberg University of Mining and Technology[24].
- Alexander von Humboldt was educated at University of Göttingen[25].
- Alexander von Humboldt was educated at Friedrich Schiller University Jena[26].
- Alexander von Humboldt's doctoral advisor was Georg Christoph Lichtenberg[27].
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Origins and Family
Alexander von Humboldt's place of birth was Berlin[2]. His father was Alexander Georg von Humboldt[11]. His mother was Marie-Elisabeth von Humboldt[12].
Education
Educated at University of Frankfurt an der Oder[23], a university[28], in Margraviate of Brandenburg[29], founded in 1506[30]; Freiberg University of Mining and Technology[24], a public university[31], in Germany[32], founded in 1765[33], headquartered in Freiberg[34]; University of Göttingen[25], a campus university[35], in Germany[36], founded in 1734[37], headquartered in Göttingen[38]; and Friedrich Schiller University Jena[26], a public university[39], in Germany[40], founded in 1558[41], headquartered in Jena[42]. Alexander von Humboldt's doctoral advisor was Georg Christoph Lichtenberg[27].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include geologist[4], explorer[5], botanist[6], geographer[7], oceanographer[8], and volcanologist[14]. Fields of work include geobotany[15], an academic discipline[43]; economic geography[16], a branch of geography[44]; geography[17], an academic discipline[45]; meteorology[18], a branch of science[46]; botany[19], an academic discipline[47]; and zoology[20], a branch of biology[48]. Alexander von Humboldt was employed by Friedrich Schiller University Jena[22]. He held the position of Geheimrat[21]. Doctoral students include Johann Wilhelm Ritter[49] and Otto Wilhelm Hermann Abich[50].
Recognition
Awards received include Merit Order of the Bavarian Crown[51], an order of merit[52], in Kingdom of Bavaria[53], founded in 1808[54]; Imperial Order of the Rose[55], an order of chivalry[56], in Empire of Brazil[57], founded in 1829[58]; Grand Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog[59]; Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[60]; Mexican Imperial Orders[61]; and Grand Cross of the Order of Christ[62].
Personal Life
Alexander von Humboldt's religion is recorded as Lutheranism[63].
Death and Burial
Alexander von Humboldt died in Berlin[3]. Burial took place at Schloss Tegel[10].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Alexander von Humboldt include California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt[64], Humboldt River[65], Nautilus[66], Humboldt Bay[67], Conepatus humboldtii[68], Alexander von Humboldt Foundation[69], Alexander von Humboldt II[70], and Humboldt County[71].
Why It Matters
Alexander von Humboldt has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9] He is known by 39 alternative names across languages and contexts.[72]
He has been cited as an influence by Adolf Bastian[73], an anthropologist[74], 1826–1905[75], of Bremen[76], awarded the Order of the Red Eagle 2nd Class[77], specialised in ethnography[78]; Eduard Hildebrandt[79], a painter[80], 1817–1868[81], of Kingdom of Prussia[82], specialised in painting[83]; Anton Goering[84], a painter[85], 1836–1905[86], of Germany[87]; Henry David Thoreau[88], a poet[89], 1817–1862[90], of United States[91], awarded the Hall of Fame for Great Americans[92], specialised in writing[93]; Norton Bush[94], a painter[95], 1834–1894[96], of United States[97]; and Jean-Baptiste Louis Gros[98], a photographer[99], 1793–1870[100], of France[101], awarded the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[102].
Works attributed to him include Cosmos[103]. Entities named for him include California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt[64], Humboldt River[65], Nautilus[66], Humboldt Bay[67], Conepatus humboldtii[68], and Alexander von Humboldt Foundation[69].
His notable doctoral advisees include Johann Wilhelm Ritter[104] and Otto Wilhelm Hermann Abich[105].
FAQs
Where was Alexander von Humboldt born?
Alexander von Humboldt's place of birth was Berlin[2].
Where did Alexander von Humboldt die?
Alexander von Humboldt died in Berlin[3].
Who were Alexander von Humboldt's parents?
Alexander von Humboldt's father was Alexander Georg von Humboldt[11]. Alexander von Humboldt's mother was Marie-Elisabeth von Humboldt[12].
What did Alexander von Humboldt do for work?
Alexander von Humboldt worked as geologist[4], explorer[5], botanist[6], geographer[7], and oceanographer[8].
Where did Alexander von Humboldt go to school?
Alexander von Humboldt was educated at University of Frankfurt an der Oder[23], Freiberg University of Mining and Technology[24], University of Göttingen[25], and Friedrich Schiller University Jena[26].
What awards did Alexander von Humboldt receive?
Honors received include Merit Order of the Bavarian Crown[51], Imperial Order of the Rose[55], Grand Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog[59], and Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[60].
Who did Alexander von Humboldt influence?
Alexander von Humboldt has been cited as an influence by Adolf Bastian[73], Eduard Hildebrandt[79], Anton Goering[84], and Henry David Thoreau[88].