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 (255 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Rica | 1 | 8.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 5,094,118 | 3,369 | $62,000 | 41$ |
| Totals | 1 | 5,094,118 | 3,369 | $62,000 | 41$ |
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Costa Rica:
Alexander von Humboldt was impressed by the cultural richness of Mexico City during his visit.
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Dominican Republic:
Alexander von Humboldt shares an extraordinary love for Latin America, reflected in his works.
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Venezuela:
Alexander von Humboldt is included as a significant representative of science in Jesús Sanoja Hernández's list.
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Spain:
The German Alexander von Humboldt had his first encounter with the axolotl in the early 19th century.
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Italy:
Humboldt's travels inspired Charles Darwin and he was associated with a timepiece gifted by the czar.
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Mexico:
Alexander von Humboldt's observations on social inequality are referenced in the context of Mexico's challenges.
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Mexico:
Alexander Von Humboldt had previously described the landscape of beauty that was now desolate.
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Germany:
Alexander von Humboldt is referenced as the inspiration behind the founding of Urania for the dissemination of knowledge about nature.
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Mexico:
Alexander von Humboldt had to request safe conduct to travel to New Spain for archaeological studies.
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