Heymann Steinthal
This is the commemorative speech, 'Gedächtnisrede auf Wilhelm von Humboldt,' delivered by Heymann Steinthal on June 22, 1867, marking the centenary of Wilhelm von Humboldt’s birth. Humboldt, a prominent figure in German intellectual history, was a philosopher, linguist, government functionary, diplomat, and the founder of the University of Berlin, which was named after him for a time. Steinthal’s oration offers insights into Humboldt’s life, work, and enduring legacy within the context of 19th-century German thought and culture. It serves as a valuable historical document for those interested in the history of education, linguistics, and the development of German national identity.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
