Wilhelm von Humboldt: Quick Facts
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| Also Known As | Wilhelm Christian Karl Ferdinand, Freiherr von Humboldt |
|---|---|
| Born | June 22, 1767 • Potsdam |
| Died | April 8, 1835 (aged 67) • Germany |
| Founder | Humboldt University of Berlin |
| Subjects Of Study | ethnolinguistics • Basque language • language • philosophy |
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