Louis Merck

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title: Louis Merck
text: Louis Merck was a German chemist and business executive, who was CEO of Merck from 1897 to 1913. A member of the Merck family, he joined the family company in 1883 as head of research, and became chairman and CEO in 1897. During his tenure, the company held a virtual monopoly on santonin and cocaine. In 1905, he was appointed by Ernest Louis, Grand Duke of Hesse as a member for life of the upper house of the parliament of the Grand Duchy of Hesse. He was also conferred an honorary doctorate at t
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description: German chemist and business executive (1854–1913)
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