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Born in New York and raised in [[Llewellyn Park]], [[New Jersey]] |
Born in New York and raised in [[Llewellyn Park]], [[New Jersey]], he attended [[Harvard College]], graduating in 1915. [[World War I]] prevented him from pursuing an advanced degree in [[Germany]]; instead, he joined his father at the company. He was made president of the company in 1925, shortly before his father's death. During the interwar years, he oversaw Merck's involvement in the development of synthetic [[vitamin]]s, [[sulfa drug|sulfas]], [[antibiotic]]s, and [[hormone]]s. During [[World War II]], he led the [[War Research Service]], which initiated the [[U.S. biological weapons program]]. Merck was on the cover of ''[[Time Magazine|Time]]'' magazine on August 18, 1952, illustrating a story about the American drug industry. He died of a cerebral hemorrhage in [[West Orange, New Jersey]].<ref>{{cite news |author= |coauthors= |quote=George Wilhelm Merck, chairman of Merck Co., Inc., manufacturing chemists of Rahway, died today of a cerebral hemorrhage that he had suffered at his home in Llewellyn Park here. He was taken to Orange Memorial Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. His age was 63. |url=http://select.nytimes.com/gst/abstract.html?res=F60F1FFF3855137A93C2A8178AD95F438585F9 |title=George W. Merck Dies At Age Of 63; Head Of Pharmaceutical Firm Won Medal Of Merit For Work As U.S. Adviser |work=[[New York Times]] |date=November 10, 1957 |accessdate=2010-04-02 | first=Fabian | last=Bachrach}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |author= |coauthors= |quote=George Wilhelm Herman Emanuel Merck, 63, towering (6 ft. 5 in.) chairman (since 1949) and longtime president (1925-50) of Merck & Co., Inc., the mass-producing drug and chemicals manufacturer that was launched as a pharmacy in Darmstadt, Germany in 1668 by his ancestors; of a cerebral hemorrhage; in West Orange, N.J. Devoted to company activities, with an exuberant capacity for work, Merck directed the Government's wartime research on biological warfare, built his company mostly on good will ("Medicine is for the people. It is not for the profits"). |title=Died |work=[[Time magazine]] |date=November 18, 1957 |accessdate=2010-04-02 }}</ref> |
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In 1951, Merck donated 3100 acres of forest and farmland to be used for public use. 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.<ref>Merck Forest and Farm Center: Visitor Center Map</ref> |
In 1951, Merck donated 3100 acres of forest and farmland to be used for public use. 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.<ref>Merck Forest and Farm Center: Visitor Center Map</ref> |
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George Wilhelm Herman Emanuel Merck (March 29, 1894 - November 9, 1957), was the president of Merck & Co. from 1925 to 1950.
Biography
Born in New York and raised in Llewellyn Park, New Jersey, he attended Harvard College, graduating in 1915. World War I prevented him from pursuing an advanced degree in Germany; instead, he joined his father at the company. He was made president of the company in 1925, shortly before his father's death. During the interwar years, he oversaw Merck's involvement in the development of synthetic vitamins, sulfas, antibiotics, and hormones. During World War II, he led the War Research Service, which initiated the U.S. biological weapons program. Merck was on the cover of Time magazine on August 18, 1952, illustrating a story about the American drug industry. He died of a cerebral hemorrhage in West Orange, New Jersey.[1][2]
In 1951, Merck donated 3100 acres of forest and farmland to be used for public use. 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]
References
- ^ 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". New York Times. Retrieved 2010-04-02.
George Wilhelm Merck, chairman of Merck Co., Inc., manufacturing chemists of Rahway, died today of a cerebral hemorrhage that he had suffered at his home in Llewellyn Park here. He was taken to Orange Memorial Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. His age was 63.
{{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help) - ^ "Died". Time magazine. November 18, 1957.
George Wilhelm Herman Emanuel Merck, 63, towering (6 ft. 5 in.) chairman (since 1949) and longtime president (1925-50) of Merck & Co., Inc., the mass-producing drug and chemicals manufacturer that was launched as a pharmacy in Darmstadt, Germany in 1668 by his ancestors; of a cerebral hemorrhage; in West Orange, N.J. Devoted to company activities, with an exuberant capacity for work, Merck directed the Government's wartime research on biological warfare, built his company mostly on good will ("Medicine is for the people. It is not for the profits").
{{cite news}}:|access-date=requires|url=(help); Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help) - ^ Merck Forest and Farm Center: Visitor Center Map
Further reading
- TIME magazine cover August 18, 1952
- TIME August 18, 1952 Medicine: What the Doctor Ordered
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