Wilhelm von Humboldt
Wilhelm von Humboldt (1767–1835) was a linguist, diplomat and anthropologist.
Also recorded as Friedrich Wilhelm Christian Karl Ferdinand Freiherr von Humboldt; Friedrich Wilhelm Christian Karl Ferdinand von Humboldt; Karl Wilhelm von Humboldt.
Overview
Recorded at birth as Friedrich Wilhelm Christian Karl Ferdinand von Humboldt.
Born at Potsdam in 1767, died at Berlin in 1835.
In detail
Wilhelm von Humboldt studied at University of Frankfurt an der Oder and University of Göttingen. the recorded working language is French, Latin and Ancient Greek.
The field of work recorded is philosophy, politics and diplomacy. The authority associates the name with German new humanism.
Places of work recorded in the authority are Frankfurt (Oder). Employment is recorded with Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin. Positions recorded include ambassador of Germany to the United Kingdom. Membership is recorded of Royal Prussian Academy of Sciences, Academy of Science for Public Utility and German Archaeological Institute.
Distinctions recorded are Order of the Black Eagle, Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and Order of the Dannebrog.
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