George W. Merck
George Wilhelm Herman Emanuel Merck (March 29, 1894 – November 9, 1957) was the president of Merck & Co. from 1925 to 1950 and a member of the Merck family.
Early life
George W. Merck was born in New York City, to George Friedrich and Friedrike (Schenck) Merck. His father had emigrated from Germany in 1891 to oversee the new office of E. Merck and Company at 62 Wall Street. He was raised in Llewellyn Park, New Jersey, where he had access to Thomas Edison's workshop. He graduated from Harvard College with a B.S. in chemistry in 1915. Both his parents were Christians.[1] While there, he edited The Harvard Lampoon.[1]
Career
Philanthropy
In 1951, Merck donated 2600 acres of forest and farmland to be used for public use.[1] This tract of land is in Rupert, Vermont. After his death, the area was renamed the Merck Forest and Farmland Foundation which seeks to educate about sustainable farming and forest agriculture. It is a popular destination for hikers and campers.[3]
Honors
Merck was awarded the
Death
He died of a
References
- ^ a b c d e f New York Community Trust George W. Merck 1894 to 1957
- ^ a b Bachrach, Fabian (November 10, 1957). "George W. Merck Dies At Age Of 63; Head Of Pharmaceutical Firm Won Medal Of Merit For Work As U.S. Adviser". The New York Times. Retrieved April 2, 2010.
- ^ Merck Forest and Farm Center: Visitor Center Map
- ^ "Died". Time. November 18, 1957.
- ^ "Rosedale Cemetery Walking Guide of Notable Interments" (PDF). Retrieved November 8, 2022.
Further reading
- "Merck & Co's George Merck". Time. August 18, 1952. Cover.
- "Medicine: What the Doctor Ordered". Time. August 18, 1952.
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