Alexander von Humboldt vs Napoleon Bonaparte
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Compare the life timelines of Alexander von Humboldt (1769–1859) and Napoleon Bonaparte (1769–1821) side by side. Their lives overlapped for 52 years, from 1769 to 1821.
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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
Napoleon Bonaparte (1769–1821)
- — Born in Ajaccio, Corsica Verified
- — Seized power in the Coup of 18 Brumaire Verified
- — Crowned Emperor of the French at Notre-Dame de Paris Verified
- — Defeated at the Battle of Waterloo Verified
- — Exiled to the island of Saint Helena
- — Died on Saint Helena Verified