Wilhelm von Humboldt
German philosopher and politician
Born
June 22nd, 1767
257 years ago
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
Germany
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A prominent philosopher and linguist, contributed significantly to the fields of education and language theory. Served as the Interior Minister of Prussia. Founded the Humboldt University of Berlin, which has become a leading institution in higher education. Advocated for educational reforms emphasizing the importance of individual development and autonomy.
Established the Humboldt University of Berlin
Served as Interior Minister of Prussia
Developed theories in language and education
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