Alexander von Humboldt vs Auguste Rodin
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Compare the life timelines of Alexander von Humboldt (1769–1859) and Auguste Rodin (1840–1917) side by side. Their lives overlapped for 19 years, from 1840 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
Auguste Rodin (1840–1917)
- — Born in Paris, France Verified
- — Studied drawing at the Petite École in Paris Verified
- — Began lifelong relationship with Rose Beuret Verified
- — Exhibited The Age of Bronze Verified
- — Received the commission for The Gates of Hell Verified
- — Began working relationship and affair with Camille Claudel Verified
- — Completed The Burghers of Calais Verified
- — Monument to Balzac rejected by its commissioners Verified
- — Married Rose Beuret Verified
- — Died at Meudon, France Verified