Baron Wilhelm von Humboldt, a prominent Prussian scholar and statesman, was known for his contributions to the fields of linguistics, anthropology, and geography. He is often remembered for his work on the philosophy of language and his support of a liberal education. Some of his notable synonyms include diplomat, academic, polymath, statesman, and linguist. He was one of the most important thinkers of the early 19th century and his ideas continue to influence the world of academia today. Baron von Humboldt's legacy lives on through the many institutions and landmarks that bear his name, from the Humboldt-Universität in Berlin to the Humboldt Redwoods State Park in California.