Alexander Georg von Humboldt

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].