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Which U.S. president met Alexander von Humboldt after his American expedition?
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Alexander von Humboldt
Alexander von Humboldt, oil on canvas by Julius Schrader, 1859; in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York City.
After concluding his expedition to the Spanish colonies in Central and South America, Alexander von Humboldt made a brief visit to the United States. During this time, he was received by U.S. President Thomas Jefferson before departing for France.1