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H. J. Merck & Co.

German bank founded in 17991

H. J. Merck & Co. was one of the largest merchant banks in Hamburg, Germany and existed from 1799 (1799) to 1983 (1983). Merck & Co. was also involved in shipping, and co-founded the Hamburg America Line (HAPAG) with Berenberg Bank. The company was founded by Heinrich Johann Merck, a member of the noted Merck family, who became a Hamburg citizen in 1799.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1799Founded1
  • Legal formOffene Handelsgesellschaft1

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H. J. Merck & Co. was one of the largest merchant banks in Hamburg, Germany and existed from 1799 (1799) to 1983 (1983). Merck & Co. was also involved in shipping, and co-founded the Hamburg America Line (HAPAG) with Berenberg Bank.2

Subsidiaries and ownership

Former owners and parents

  • Heinrich Johann Merck until 1853

From Wikidata.1

Timeline

  1. 1983Dissolved Dissolved1
  2. 1799Founded Founded1

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