Recalling genius of the German super man

This year, Berlin celebrates the life of a distinguished son; Alexander von Humboldt, who was born in the city 250 years ago.

Recalling genius of the German super man
Mon, 20 May, 2019 - 01:00
Richard Collins

Let us now praise famous men, and our fathers that begat us.

This year, Berlin celebrates the life of a distinguished son; Alexander von Humboldt, who was born in the city 250 years ago. It’s a double anniversary; he died there 90 years later.

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