Birthdate: June 22, 1767
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Potsdam, Germany
Died: April 8, 1835
Friedrich Wilhelm von Humboldt was a distinguished German philosopher, linguist, government official, and diplomat. He established the Humboldt University of Berlin in partnership with his brother, Alexander von Humboldt. Wilhelm’s notable contributions span the fields of language philosophy, ethnolinguistics, and educational theory. He championed a progressive educational approach that prioritized individual growth over societal conformity. His progressive ideas left a lasting impact on educational systems in Prussia, the United States, and Japan. In recognition of his work, he was elected as a member of the American Philosophical Society in 1822.
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