Alexander von Humboldt
1769–1859
Prussian scientist who explored Latin America.
Alexander von Humboldt (1769–1859) was a naturalist and explorer, born in Berlin and died in Berlin, Germany.
- Known as
- Naturalist and explorer
- Category
- Explorers
- Born
- 1769, Berlin
- Died
- 1859, Berlin, Germany
Alive at the same time as Alexander von Humboldt
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Portrait: Joseph Karl Stieler, Public domain.
