Alexander von Humboldt
Alexander von Humboldt was a renowned German naturalist and explorer whose travels in the Americas in the late 18th and early 19th centuries significantly advanced the fields of geography, geology, and anthropology. His encounters with Mesoamerican cultures and archaeological sites, including the ruins of Teotihuacan, contributed to the European understanding and appreciation of the region's historical significance.
Born on Sep 14, 1769 (256 years old)
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Israel:
Alexander von Humboldt discovered that the Earth's magnetic field does not always remain in the same place, but is subject to fluctuations.
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Ecuador:
Alexander von Humboldt described the Ecuadorians as 'rare and unique beings' during his stay in Ecuador in 1802.
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Germany:
Alexander von Humboldt visited the Eiskapelle in November 1797, highlighting its historical significance.
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Germany:
The ice chapel, which was visited by Alexander von Humboldt in November 1797, has now simply disappeared.
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Peru:
Rivero was a favorite disciple of Alexander von Humboldt.
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North Macedonia:
He attempted to climb Chimborazo during his expedition in South America in 1802.
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Bahamas:
Alexander von Humboldt named them 'Salt Cays' in 1825.
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Turkey:
Alexander von Humboldt noted the bad reputation of the waters of Styx among locals in 1860.
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Finland:
Alexander von Humboldt was a Prussian naturalist who traveled in Latin America and wrote about the 'mosquito plague'.
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Peru:
Alexander von Humboldt measured the Chimborazo in Ecuador in 1802.
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