Alexander von Humboldt: Facts & Related Content
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Also Known As | Friedrich Wilhelm Heinrich Alexander, Freiherr baron von Humboldt |
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Born | September 14, 1769 • Berlin • Germany |
Died | May 6, 1859 (aged 89) • Berlin • Germany |
Awards And Honors | Copley Medal (1852) |
Notable Works | “Kosmos” |
Subjects Of Study | geomagnetic storm • volcanism |
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