The story
Founded by Leo Jolowicz in 1906, in Leipzig.1
Private company
Akademische Verlagsgesellschaft
(East-)German publishing house (1906–1991)
The Akademische Verlagsgesellschaft (AVG, AVg, Aka, AV; English: Academic publishing company) in Leipzig was an important German academic publisher, which was founded in 1906. The original Jewish owners of the publishing house and key employees were expropriated during the time of the Nazi regime, emigrated and founded new scientific publishing houses in other countries.2 It was founded by Leo Jolowicz.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 20, 2026.
Overview
1906Founded1
- Founded inLeipzig1
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The Akademische Verlagsgesellschaft (AVG, AVg, Aka, AV; English: Academic publishing company) in Leipzig was an important German academic publisher, which was founded in 1906. The original Jewish owners of the publishing house and key employees were expropriated during the time of the Nazi regime, emigrated and founded new scientific publishing houses in other countries.2
Leadership
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- FounderLeo Jolowicz1
Timeline
- 1906Founded Founded in Leipzig1
Links
- WikipediaAkademische Verlagsgesellschaft
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- WikidataQ28325722
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