Friedrich Wilhelm Heinrich Alexander von Humboldt ( 1769 - 1859 )

Birth: Berlin, Germany (14 September 1769) Death: Berlin, Germany (06 May 1859) Burial: Tegel, Berlin, Germany Research Field: Natural science Education: Frankfurt-an-der -Oder; Gottingen Career: Visited England with George Forster (FRS 1777) whom he met at Gottingen; worked in a mining department, Upper Franconia; stayed in Paris, then sailed for South America, which he explored (over 5 years); settled in Paris (1804-1827); lecturer in Berlin (1827); travelled through Russia with Ehrenberg (FRS 1837) and Gustav Rose (FRS 1866) (1829); undertook diplomatic missions (1830-1848); held high position in the Prussian court; began to publish "Kosmos" (1845) Memberships: For Mem GS Membership: Foreign Member Election Date: 6/04/1815 Medals/Prizes: Copley Medal 1852.