Friedrich Merz (pharmacist)
Friedrich Merz | |
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| Born | October 15, 1884 |
| Died | October 9, 1979 (aged 94) |
| Occupations | Chemist, pharmacist, entrepreneur |
| Known for | Founder of Merz Pharma |
| Spouse | Anna Heß (m. 1909; d. 1948) |
| Children | 2 daughters |
| Relatives | Georg Merz (brother), co-founder of Merz & Krell |
Friedrich Merz (15 October 1884 – 9 October 1979) was a German chemist, pharmacist, and entrepreneur. He is best known as the founder of Merz Pharma, a family-owned pharmaceutical and healthcare company in Frankfurt am Main. His grandson, Jochen Hückmann, served as CEO of Merz from 1981 to 2006.