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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 1 | 5.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 84,339,067 | 50,715 | $720,000 | 433$ |
| Bahamas | 1 | 7.00 | 0.28% | +0% | 393,248 | 1,120 | $13,000 | 37$ |
| Totals | 2 | 84,732,315 | 51,835 | $733,000 | 470$ |
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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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Slovenia:
Špela Čonč mentions her admiration for the German naturalist Alexander von Humboldt.
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United Kingdom:
Alexander von Humboldt is one of the aristocratic brothers believed to have named the oak tree Dicke Marie.
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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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