Alexander Georg von Humboldt

(1720-1779)
Person human Q23309982
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Summary

Alexander Georg von Humboldt is a human[1]. Born in Gmina Szczecinek[2], he… he was born on September 22, 1720[3]. He died in Berlin[4]. He died on January 6, 1779[5]. He worked as a military officer[6], chamberlain[7], and military personnel[8]. He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[9]

Key Facts

  • Alexander Georg von Humboldt was born in Gmina Szczecinek[2].
  • Alexander Georg von Humboldt died in Berlin[4].
  • Alexander Georg von Humboldt was born on September 22, 1720[3].
  • Alexander Georg von Humboldt died on January 6, 1779[5].
  • Alexander Georg von Humboldt's father was Hans Paul von Humboldt[10].
  • Alexander Georg von Humboldt was married to Marie-Elisabeth von Humboldt[11].
  • A child of Alexander Georg von Humboldt was Wilhelm von Humboldt[12].
  • A child of Alexander Georg von Humboldt was Alexander von Humboldt[13].
  • Alexander Georg von Humboldt's professions included military officer[6].
  • Alexander Georg von Humboldt worked as a chamberlain[7].
  • Alexander Georg von Humboldt worked as a military personnel[8].
  • Alexander Georg von Humboldt is recorded as male[14].
  • Alexander Georg von Humboldt's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Alexander Georg von Humboldt's military, police or special rank is recorded as major[16].
  • Alexander Georg von Humboldt's family name is recorded as von Humboldt[17].
  • Alexander Georg von Humboldt's given name is recorded as Alexander[18].
  • Alexander Georg von Humboldt's described by source is recorded as Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[19].
  • Alexander Georg von Humboldt's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[20].

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Origins and Family

Alexander Georg von Humboldt was born in Gmina Szczecinek[2]. He was born on September 22, 1720[3]. His father was Hans Paul von Humboldt[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military officer[6], chamberlain[7], and military personnel[8].

Personal Life

Among Alexander Georg von Humboldt's spouses was Marie-Elisabeth von Humboldt[11]. Children include Wilhelm von Humboldt[12], a linguist[21], 1767–1835[22], of Kingdom of Prussia[23], awarded the Order of the Black Eagle[24], specialised in philosophy[25] and Alexander von Humboldt[13], a geologist[26], 1769–1859[27], of Kingdom of Prussia[28], awarded the Merit Order of the Bavarian Crown[29], specialised in geobotany[30].

Death and Burial

Alexander Georg von Humboldt died on January 6, 1779[5]. He passed away in Berlin[4].

Why It Matters

Alexander Georg von Humboldt is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[9]

FAQs

Where was Alexander Georg von Humboldt born?

Alexander Georg von Humboldt's place of birth was Gmina Szczecinek[2].

Where did Alexander Georg von Humboldt die?

Alexander Georg von Humboldt passed away in Berlin[4].

Who were Alexander Georg von Humboldt's parents?

Alexander Georg von Humboldt's father was Hans Paul von Humboldt[10].

Who was Alexander Georg von Humboldt married to?

Alexander Georg von Humboldt's spouses include Marie-Elisabeth von Humboldt[11].

What did Alexander Georg von Humboldt do for work?

Alexander Georg von Humboldt worked as military officer[6], chamberlain[7], and military personnel[8].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] ↑ . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] ↑ . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] ↑ . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] ↑ . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [21] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [22] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [23] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [24] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [25] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [26] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [27] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 24d ago · Printstream · 2026-09-29 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Wikipedia languages → ['de']
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