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Berlin Geographical Society

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Geographical society in Berlin, Germany1

The Gesellschaft für Erdkunde zu Berlin (Berlin Geographical Society) is a geographical society based in Berlin, Germany. It was founded in 1828.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

Apr 20, 1828Founded1
  • HeadquartersBerlin, Germany1
  • Websitewww.gfe-berlin.de
  • Legal formRegistered association (eingetragener Verein)1
  • Kind of organizationNonprofit organization1
  • LEI391200DBOPOQFJAZD4403
  • StatusActive3
  • LEI statusIssued and current3
  • Registered addressMalteserstraße 74-100, 12249 Berlin, Germany3
  • Registered withLocal Court Berlin-Charlottenburg, VR 231003

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Photo: Muns, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons6

The Gesellschaft für Erdkunde zu Berlin (Berlin Geographical Society) is a geographical society based in Berlin, Germany. It was founded in 1828.2

The story

The Gesellschaft für Erdkunde zu Berlin was founded in 1828 by some of the foremost geographers of its time, including the main founder Carl Ritter and founding member Alexander von Humboldt. It is the second oldest geographical society.

The Gustav Nachtigal Medal (Gustav-Nachtigal-Medaille), named after German surgeon explorer Gustav Nachtigal, was awarded from 1896 until the 1990s.

From Wikipedia’s article on Gesellschaft für Erdkunde zu Berlin, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.5

Timeline

  1. Apr 20, 1828Founded Founded1

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