Alexander von Humboldt vs Søren Kierkegaard
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Compare the life timelines of Alexander von Humboldt (1769–1859) and Søren Kierkegaard (1813–1855) side by side. Their lives overlapped for 42 years, from 1813 to 1855.
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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
Søren Kierkegaard (1813–1855)
- — Born in Copenhagen, Denmark Verified
- — Enrolled at the University of Copenhagen to study theology Verified
- — Became engaged to Regine Olsen Verified
- — Defended his dissertation 'On the Concept of Irony' Verified
- — Broke off his engagement to Regine Olsen Verified
- — Published 'Either/Or' Verified
- — Published 'Fear and Trembling' Verified
- — Endured public ridicule in the Corsair affair Verified
- — Launched his attack on the Danish state church Verified
- — Died in Copenhagen Verified