About Albert W. Merck
Lived 1920 – 2014 (aged 93). Albert W. Merck was an American politician and philanthropist.
Albert Wall Merck (August 31, 1920 – July 22, 2014) was an American politician and philanthropist. He was a member of the Merck family being the grandson of Merck & Co founder George Merck and son of George W. Merck.
Career He served in the New Jersey Assembly from 1971 to 1974. Merck graduated from Harvard College and held graduate degrees from Columbia University and Rutgers University. He was appointed by the governor of New Jersey as one of the original commissioners of the New Jersey Casino Control Commission. He also served on the board of Merck & Co for several years.
Personal life In 1946, Merck married Katharine Morgan Evarts, the daughter of Connecticut politician Katharine Evarts.
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Who was Albert W. Merck?
American politician and philanthropist
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Albert W. Merck was born on 31 August 1920.
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Albert W. Merck died on 22 July 2014.
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Albert W. Merck was a politician and philanthropist.
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Albert W. Merck was American.
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