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G. D. Baedeker

G. D. Baedeker is a publisher based in Essen.1

Der G. D. Baedeker Verlag war ein Verlag in Essen, der 1775 durch Zacharias Gerhard Diederich Baedeker begonnen und 1816 durch seinen Sohn Gottschalk Diedrich Baedeker unter diesem Namen gegründet wurde.2 From the German Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

  • HeadquartersEssen, Germany1

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Leadership

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Chief executive

  1. Eduard Baedeker1841–1843
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Subsidiaries and ownership

Owners

  • Gottschalk Dietrich Baedeker since Oct 2, 1795

Former owners and parents

  • Eduard Baedeker 50% Jan 1, 1844 to Mar 18, 1879
  • Julius Baedeker 50% Jan 1, 1844 to Dec 31, 1890

From Wikidata.1

Timeline

  1. 1841New chief executive Eduard Baedeker becomes CEO1
  2. Oct 2, 1795Acquired Acquired by Gottschalk Dietrich Baedeker1

Sources

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