Author:Friedrich Wilhelm Christian Karl Ferdinand Freiherr von Humboldt
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Prussian government functionary, diplomat, and philosopher; founder of Humboldt Universität in Berlin, friend of Goethe and in particular of Schiller, and linguist who made important contributions to the philosophy of language and to the theory and practice of education
Friedrich Wilhelm Christian Karl Ferdinand Freiherr von Humboldt
Works[edit]
- An essay on the best means of ascertaining the affinities of oriental languages (1828) external source
- Letters of William von Humboldt to a female friend (1849) vol 1, vol 2
- Religious thoughts and opinions (1851) external source
- Thoughts and opinions of a Statesman (1850) external source
- The Sphere and Duties of Government (1854) (transcription project)
- Jewish rights at the congresses of Vienna (1814-1815) and Aix-la-Chaplle (1818) (1918) external source
Some or all works by this author were published before January 1, 1928, and are in the public domain worldwide because the author died at least 100 years ago. Translations or editions published later may be copyrighted. Posthumous works may be copyrighted based on how long they have been published in certain countries and areas.
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