- Alexander von Humboldt - Wikipedia
Friedrich Wilhelm Heinrich Alexander von Humboldt [a] (14 September 1769 – 6 May 1859) was a German polymath, geographer, naturalist, explorer, and proponent of Romantic philosophy and science [5] He was the younger brother of the Prussian minister, philosopher, and linguist Wilhelm von Humboldt (1767–1835)
- Alexander von Humboldt | Biography, Discoveries, Facts - Britannica
Alexander von Humboldt (born September 14, 1769, Berlin, Prussia [now in Germany]—died May 6, 1859, Berlin) was a German naturalist and explorer who was a major figure in the classical period of physical geography and biogeography—areas of science now included in the Earth sciences and ecology
- Who Was Alexander von Humboldt? - Smithsonian Magazine
Alexander von Humboldt (1769–1859), one of the most influential scientists and thinkers of his age, visited the United States for six weeks in 1804, engaging in a lively exchange of ideas with
- Alexander von Humboldt
Alexander von Humboldt (1769-1859) was a nature researcher and explorer, universal genius and cosmopolitan, scientist and patron His lengthy Latin American journey from 1799 to 1804 was celebrated as the second scientific discovery of South America
- Alexander von Humboldt - Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy
Alexander (Friedrich Wilhelm Heinrich Alexander) von Humboldt (1769–1859) was a scientific explorer and natural philosopher, who achieved fame following his return from South America in 1804
- Alexander von Humboldt - Founder of Modern Geography - ThoughtCo
Alexander von Humboldt's travels and studies transformed western science in the nineteenth century Von Humboldt mapped parts of South America and discovered the Peruvian Current, enhancing geographical knowledge
- 10 Facts About Alexander von Humboldt - History Hit
Alexander von Humboldt was a German explorer and scientist best known for his work in physical geography and for his exploration of the Americas Humboldt’s pioneering studies of the natural world were hugely significant in the 19th century, while the extraordinary breadth of his interests ultimately inspired generations of naturalists and
- Alexander von Humboldt: The Forgotten Father of Environmentalism - The . . .
Alexander von Humboldt revolutionized the Western conception of nature by describing it as an interconnected living web—and in doing so, inspired thinkers from Darwin to Thoreau On September 14,
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