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Passionate about sharing his scientific findings, Humboldt paid for his expeditions, books and lectures out of his own pocket.
Alexander von Humboldt and Charles Darwin built on the work of Acosta, a pioneering Spanish Jesuit missionary, scientist and naturalist.
Alexander von Humboldt – sometimes called the last Renaissance man – was born in Berlin 250 years ago. His influence on science is still felt today.
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Chancellor's Professor of Medicine, Liberal Arts, and Philanthropy, Indiana University
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Profesora Titular de Universidad. Área de Filosofía Moral, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela
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Catedrático de comunicación de la ciencia, Universidad de Navarra
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William R. Kenan, Jr. Professor of History and Environmental Studies, Amherst College