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Wilhelm von Humboldt

Prussian philosopher, government official, diplomat, and educator (1767–1835).

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Wilhelm von Humboldt was a Prussian philosopher, government official, diplomat, and educator. Born on 22 June 1767 in Kabinetthaus, Humboldt died on 8 April 1835 in Tegel at the age of 67.

Positions held include ambassador of Germany to the United Kingdom. Humboldt studied at University of Frankfurt an der Oder and University of Göttingen. Honours include Order of the Black Eagle, Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and Order of the Dannebrog.

With a Wikipedia article in 98 languages, Wilhelm von Humboldt is No. 15,191 in the People and Position Index.

Born
22 June 1767, Kabinetthaus
Died
8 April 1835, Tegel (aged 67)
Country
Kingdom of Prussia
Known as
Linguist, diplomat, anthropologist
Field
Science
Education
University of Frankfurt an der Oder, University of Göttingen
Languages
French, Latin, Ancient Greek, German
Children
5
Wikipedia editions
98

Did you know

67

Lived to 67.

22 Jun

Shares a birthday with Erich Maria Remarque and Dan Brown.

98

Has a Wikipedia article in 98 languages.

Computed from the Index and Wikidata.

Career

Positions held

  1. —Ambassador of Germany to the United Kingdom

Connections

Wilhelm von Humboldt
  • FatherAlexander Georg von Humboldt
  • MotherMarie-Elisabeth von Humboldt
  • SpouseCaroline von Humboldt
  • SiblingAlexander von Humboldt
  • ChildGabriele von Bülow
  • ChildAdelheid von Hedemann
  • ChildCaroline von Humboldt
  • ChildTheodor von Humboldt
  • ChildTheodor von Humboldt-Dachroeden

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Honours and works

Awards

  • Order of the Black Eagle
  • Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
  • Order of the Dannebrog

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Sources

  1. Wikidata Q77888 (facts, CC0)
  2. Wikimedia pageviews API (popularity)