# George Merck: founder, Merck & Co.

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Co-founder of Merck & Co. (1891); son of Emanuel Merck of the German Merck Group, established the U.S. subsidiary that became independent in 1917.


## Former / Previously (1)

- [Merck & Co.](https://registry.deploy.report/companies/merck-co.md) Co-founder (secondary-verified)


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