Alexander von Humboldt vs Simón Bolívar
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Compare the life timelines of Alexander von Humboldt (1769–1859) and Simón Bolívar (1783–1830) side by side. Their lives overlapped for 47 years, from 1783 to 1830.
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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
Simón Bolívar (1783–1830)
- — Born in Caracas, Venezuela Verified
- — Married María Teresa del Toro in Madrid
- — Won the Battle of Boyacá Verified
- — Became President of Gran Colombia Verified
- — Won the Battle of Carabobo, sealing Venezuelan independence
- — Died in Santa Marta, Colombia Verified