The story
Founded by Werner von Melle in 1907.1
Private company
Hamburgische Wissenschaftliche Stiftung
Logo: h-w-s.org4
Hamburg foundation1
The Hamburg Scientific Foundation (German: Hamburgische Wissenschaftliche Stiftung) was founded in Hamburg in 1907 to support academic research and its dissemination in that city. Werner von Melle promoted the project from early 1907, raising 3.8 million marks by its foundation on 12 April 1907. One of its first appointments was Erich Marcks, the historian.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
Overview
1907Founded1
- Industryadvancement of science and research1
- HeadquartersHamburg, Germany1
- Websitewww.h-w-s.org
- Legal formprivate foundation1
- Kind of organizationFoundation1
- LEI391200N0HUQYCJC1WC493
- StatusActive3
- LEI statusLapsed (not renewed)3
- Registered addressEdmund-Siemers-Allee 1, 20146 Hamburg, Germany3
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The Hamburg Scientific Foundation (German: Hamburgische Wissenschaftliche Stiftung) was founded in Hamburg in 1907 to support academic research and its dissemination in that city.2
Leadership
Who has led Hamburgische Wissenschaftliche Stiftung, and when. Pick a name to see everywhere that person has worked.
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- FounderWerner von Melle1
- ChairKurt-Hartwig Siemers 1951 to 19881
Timeline
- 1907Founded Founded1
Links
- Websitewww.h-w-s.org1
- WikipediaHamburg Scientific Foundation
- WikidataQ1471616
Sources
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- 4Company websiteHamburgische Wissenschaftliche Stiftung logo