Alexander von Humboldt

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What influenced Alexander von Humboldt’s interest in nature and science? Alexander von Humboldt
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What influenced Alexander von Humboldt’s interest in nature and science?

Humboldt's interest in nature and science was largely inspired by his education under eminent scholars and his interactions with Enlightenment thinkers. Additionally, his early fascination with geology and botany developed during family travels in Europe.