Alexander von Humboldt vs Amir Kabir
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Compare the life timelines of Alexander von Humboldt (1769–1859) and Amir Kabir (1807–1852) side by side. Their lives overlapped for 45 years, from 1807 to 1852.
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Alexander von Humboldt (1769–1859)
- — Born in Berlin, Prussia Verified
- — Studied at the University of Göttingen Verified
- — Appointed Prussian mining inspector Verified
- — Departed on his expedition to the Americas Verified
- — Attempted the ascent of Chimborazo Verified
- — Settled in Paris to publish his expedition results Verified
- — Returned to Berlin and delivered the Kosmos lectures Verified
- — Led a scientific expedition across Russia Verified
- — Published the first volume of Kosmos Verified
- — Died in Berlin Verified
Amir Kabir (1807–1852)
- — Born in Hazaveh, Farahan region of Iran Verified
- — Educated in the household of Qa'em Maqam Farahani Verified
- — Served on diplomatic mission to Russia Verified
- — Led Iranian delegation at the Erzurum negotiations with the Ottoman Empire Verified
- — Appointed chief minister to Naser al-Din Shah Verified
- — Married Ezzat od-Dowleh, sister of Naser al-Din Shah Verified
- — Founded Dar ul-Funun, Iran's first modern school of higher learning Verified
- — Dismissed from office and exiled to Kashan Verified
- — Murdered in the Fin Garden bathhouse in Kashan Verified