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Society of German Natural Scientists and Physicians

Logo: gdnae.de4

Scientific association in Germany

The Society of German Natural Scientists and Physicians (German: Gesellschaft Deutscher Naturforscher und Ärzte, GDNÄ) is the oldest scientific association in Germany. It was founded in 1822 by the German naturalist Lorenz Oken. Carl Gustav Carus, Albert Einstein, Fritz Haber, Hermann von Helmholtz, Alexander von Humboldt, and Max Planck were all closely associated with the society and helped shape its development.2 It is headquartered in Bad Honnef.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1822Founded1
  • HeadquartersBad Honnef, Germany1
  • Founded inLeipzig1
  • Websitewww.gdnae.de
  • Legal formRegistered association (eingetragener Verein)1
  • Kind of organizationNonprofit organization1
  • LEI391200G1DJNHAL8RSL773
  • StatusActive3
  • LEI statusIssued and current3
  • Registered addressHauptstraße 5, 53604 Bad Honnef, Germany3
  • Registered withLocal Court Göttingen, VR 8153

The Society of German Natural Scientists and Physicians (German: Gesellschaft Deutscher Naturforscher und Ärzte, GDNÄ) is the oldest scientific association in Germany. It was founded in 1822 by the German naturalist Lorenz Oken. Carl Gustav Carus, Albert Einstein, Fritz Haber, Hermann von Helmholtz, Alexander von Humboldt, and Max Planck were all closely associated with the society and helped shape its development. The society currently has about 2,500 members. It hosts a meeting every two years in which developments in science and medicine are discussed.2

The story

Founded by Lorenz Oken in 1822, in Leipzig.1

Leadership

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Timeline

  1. 1822Founded Founded in Leipzig1