Wilhelm Merck

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Wilhelm Merck

Christoph Wilhelm Ludwig Merck (11 October 1833 – 12 January 1899) was a German chemist and business executive, who served as senior partner and CEO of the chemical and pharmaceutical company Merck from 1885 until his death in 1899.

Wilhelm Merck was the youngest son of Emanuel Merck (1794–1855) and joined the family company in 1860; he became the company's head in 1885. He also served as president of the chamber of commerce of Darmstadt from 1882 to 1896.[1][2]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Carl (1823 –1885), Georg (1825 –1873) und Wilhelm (1833 –1899) Merck". German Historical Museum. Retrieved 2020-04-25.
  2. ^ J. C. Poggendorff biographisch-literarisches Handwörterbuch der exakten Naturwissenschaften. Vol. 7. J. A. Barth. 1971. p. 438.
Business positions
Preceded by CEO of Merck
1885–1899
Succeeded by