Alexander von Humboldt

Alexander von Humboldt brought samples of Peruvian guano to Europe in 1804.

Наша Ніва (Nasha Niva)·Belarus· 2026-02-24

The Humboldt Current is named after the German scientist Alexander von Humboldt, who discovered it.

ידיעות אחרונות (Yedioth Ahronoth / ynet)·Israel· 2026-01-25

Alexander von Humboldt remarked on the moon's portrait in Daguerre’s mysterious substance.

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2025-12-24

Alexander von Humboldt discovered that the Earth's magnetic field does not always remain in the same place, but is subject to fluctuations.

ידיעות אחרונות (Yedioth Ahronoth / ynet)·Israel· 2025-11-14

Alexander von Humboldt described the Ecuadorians as 'rare and unique beings' during his stay in Ecuador in 1802.

El Universo – major Ecuadorian daily, est. 1921·Ecuador· 2025-09-20

Alexander von Humboldt visited the Eiskapelle in November 1797, highlighting its historical significance.

Süddeutsche Zeitung·Germany· 2025-09-11

The ice chapel, which was visited by Alexander von Humboldt in November 1797, has now simply disappeared.

Süddeutsche Zeitung·Germany· 2025-09-10

Rivero was a favorite disciple of Alexander von Humboldt.

El Comercio·Peru· 2025-08-11

He attempted to climb Chimborazo during his expedition in South America in 1802.

Нова Македонија (Nova Makedonija)·North Macedonia· 2025-08-06

Alexander von Humboldt named them 'Salt Cays' in 1825.

The Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903·Bahamas· 2025-08-01

Alexander von Humboldt noted the bad reputation of the waters of Styx among locals in 1860.

Hürriyet·Turkey· 2025-07-13

Alexander von Humboldt was a Prussian naturalist who traveled in Latin America and wrote about the 'mosquito plague'.

Helsingin Sanomat·Finland· 2025-07-06

Alexander von Humboldt measured the Chimborazo in Ecuador in 1802.

El Comercio·Peru· 2025-06-23

Špela Čonč mentions her admiration for the German naturalist Alexander von Humboldt.

Delo – major Slovenian daily, est. 1959·Slovenia· 2025-06-19

Alexander von Humboldt is one of the aristocratic brothers believed to have named the oak tree Dicke Marie.

The Guardian·United Kingdom· 2025-04-22

Alexander von Humboldt was impressed by the cultural richness of Mexico City during his visit.

La Nación – main Costa Rican daily, est. 1946·Costa Rica· 2025-04-14

Alexander von Humboldt shares an extraordinary love for Latin America, reflected in his works.

Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889·Dominican Republic· 2025-03-16

Alexander von Humboldt is included as a significant representative of science in Jesús Sanoja Hernández's list.

El Nacional·Venezuela· 2025-03-15

The German Alexander von Humboldt had his first encounter with the axolotl in the early 19th century.

El País·Spain· 2025-03-07

Humboldt's travels inspired Charles Darwin and he was associated with a timepiece gifted by the czar.

Corriere della Sera·Italy· 2025-03-05

Alexander von Humboldt's observations on social inequality are referenced in the context of Mexico's challenges.

El Universal·Mexico· 2025-03-03

Alexander Von Humboldt had previously described the landscape of beauty that was now desolate.

El Universal·Mexico· 2025-02-27

Alexander von Humboldt is referenced as the inspiration behind the founding of Urania for the dissemination of knowledge about nature.

Süddeutsche Zeitung·Germany· 2025-02-21

Alexander von Humboldt had to request safe conduct to travel to New Spain for archaeological studies.

El Universal·Mexico· 2025-02-09