Measuring the World: Alexander von Humboldt (1769- 1859) (sep 14, 1769 – may 6, 1859)
Description:
Friedrich Wilhelm Heinrich Alexander von Humboldt was a Prussian polymath, geographer, naturalist, explorer, and influential proponent of Romantic philosophy and science. He was the younger brother of the Prussian minister, philosopher, and linguist Wilhelm von Humboldt.
Added to timeline:
Date: