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
Lived to 67.
Shares a birthday with Erich Maria Remarque and Dan Brown.
Has a Wikipedia article in 98 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- —Ambassador of Germany to the United Kingdom
Connections
- 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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