Alexander von Humboldt vs Felix Mendelssohn
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Compare the life timelines of Alexander von Humboldt (1769–1859) and Felix Mendelssohn (1809–1847) side by side. Their lives overlapped for 38 years, from 1809 to 1847.
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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
Felix Mendelssohn (1809–1847)
- — Born in Hamburg Verified
- — Family moved to Berlin Verified
- — Composed the String Octet in E-flat major at age 16 Verified
- — Composed the overture to A Midsummer Night's Dream Verified
- — Conducted the revival of Bach's St Matthew Passion Verified
- — Appointed conductor of the Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra Verified
- — Married Cécile Jeanrenaud Verified
- — Founded the Leipzig Conservatory Verified
- — Premiered the oratorio Elijah in Birmingham Verified
- — Died in Leipzig at age 38 Verified