Alexander von Humboldt vs Benjamin Disraeli
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Compare the life timelines of Alexander von Humboldt (1769–1859) and Benjamin Disraeli (1804–1881) side by side. Their lives overlapped for 55 years, from 1804 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
Benjamin Disraeli (1804–1881)
- — Born in London Verified
- — Baptized into the Church of England Verified
- — Published his first novel, Vivian Grey Verified
- — Elected to Parliament as MP for Maidstone Verified
- — Married Mary Anne Lewis Verified
- — Steered the Second Reform Act through Parliament Verified
- — Became Prime Minister for the first time Verified
- — Second premiership Verified
- — Represented Britain at the Congress of Berlin Verified
- — Died in London Verified