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Alexander von Humboldt
Prussian geographer, naturalist and explorer (1769–1859)
Alexander von Humboldt was born on September 14, 1769 in Berlin, Germany and died on May 6, 1859, aged 89.
Born
September 14, 1769
Alexander von Humboldt died aged 89.
Died: May 6, 1859
Source:
Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026.
- Birthplace
- Berlin, Germany
- Professions
- writer, oceanographer, naturalist, scholar, physician, climatologist, cartographer, travel writer, botanical collector, world traveler, volcanologist, geographer, economist, zoologist, meteorologist, ornithologist, explorer, botanist, geologist, ethnologist, astronomer
- Citizenship
- Kingdom of Prussia
More about Alexander von Humboldt
- Zodiac sign
- Virgo
Family
- Sibling
- Wilhelm von Humboldt
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- Croatian Encyclopedia
- Historical Encyclopedia of Siberia
- GeneaStar
- Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers
- Encyclopædia Britannica Online
- RKDartists
- Brockhaus Enzyklopädie
- www.academie-medecine.fr
- Integrated Authority File
- Léonore database
- Find a Grave
- SNAC
- Internet Speculative Fiction Database
- www.accademiadellescienze.it
- Proleksis Encyclopedia
- The Fine Art Archive Db
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Questions people ask
How old was Alexander von Humboldt when they died?
Alexander von Humboldt died aged 89.
When is Alexander von Humboldt’s birthday?
Alexander von Humboldt’s recorded birthday is September 14.
Where was Alexander von Humboldt born?
Alexander von Humboldt was born in Berlin, Germany.
When did Alexander von Humboldt die?
Alexander von Humboldt died on May 6, 1859.