Alexander von Humboldt vs Antonín Dvořák
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Compare the life timelines of Alexander von Humboldt (1769–1859) and Antonín Dvořák (1841–1904) side by side. Their lives overlapped for 18 years, from 1841 to 1859.
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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
Antonín Dvořák (1841–1904)
- — Born in Nelahozeves, Bohemia Verified
- — Studied at the Prague Organ School Verified
- — Played viola in the Provisional Theatre orchestra in Prague Verified
- — Married Anna Čermáková Verified
- — Won the Austrian State Prize and gained the support of Johannes Brahms Verified
- — Published the first set of Slavonic Dances Verified
- — Served as director of the National Conservatory of Music in New York Verified
- — Premiere of Symphony No. 9 'From the New World' at Carnegie Hall Verified
- — Premiere of the opera Rusalka in Prague Verified
- — Died in Prague Verified