The Diplomacy of Doing Good. Alexander von Humboldt the Patron

  • Manfred Osten Alexander von Humboldt Foundation of Bonn
Keywords: Gaius Maecenas, Alexander von Humboldt, universal genius

Abstract

Gaius Maecenas, a wealthy Roman knight during the era of the Emperor Augustus, could hardly have imagined that it would take more than one and a half millennia before he found a truly worthy successor in Alexander von Humboldt. When Maecenas died in 8 B.C. his path to immortality was assured. After all, he had set an example of selflessness, and generously helped a number of poets. His name thus went on to become synonymous with the diplomacy of doing good. 

Published
2003-12-04
How to Cite
Osten, M. (2003). The Diplomacy of Doing Good. Alexander von Humboldt the Patron. The Annals of "Dunarea De Jos" University of Galati. Fascicle XIX, History, 2, 187-188. Retrieved from https://www.gup.ugal.ro/ugaljournals/index.php/history/article/view/966
Issue
Vol 2 (2003)
Section
ISTORIA CULTURII

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