Friedrich Jacob Merck

German pharmacist

Friedrich Jacob Merck (18 February 1621—1678) was a German pharmacist and a member of the Merck family. He was the founder of the world's oldest pharmaceutical company, now known as the Merck Group, which was established in 1668.2

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Born Feb 18, 1621, died 1678.1

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Career

Occupation: entrepreneur, pharmacist.4

Personal life

  • BornFeb 18, 1621, Schweinfurt5
  • Died1678, Darmstadt6
  • CitizenshipGermany7

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