Alexander von Humboldt vs Robert Schumann
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Compare the life timelines of Alexander von Humboldt (1769–1859) and Robert Schumann (1810–1856) side by side. Their lives overlapped for 46 years, from 1810 to 1856.
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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
Robert Schumann (1810–1856)
- — Born in Zwickau, Saxony Verified
- — Began studying law at Leipzig University Verified
- — Abandoned a pianist's career after a hand injury Verified
- — Co-founded the journal Neue Zeitschrift für Musik Verified
- — Composed over 130 songs in his 'Year of Song' Verified
- — Married Clara Wieck Verified
- — Premiere of the Symphony No. 1 ('Spring') Verified
- — Appointed municipal music director in Düsseldorf Verified
- — Attempted suicide and entered the asylum at Endenich Verified
- — Died in Endenich, near Bonn Verified