About Edmund ter Meer
Lived 1852 – 1931 (aged 79). Edmund ter Meer was a German chemist, known for Ter Meer reaction.
Painting by Hermann Groeber: Der Aufsichtsrat der 1925 gegründeten I.G. Farben AG, Carl Bosch and Carl Duisberg (in front, sitting), Edmund ter Meer (third person from right with newspaper)
Edmund ter Meer (31 July 1852 – 5 November 1931) was a German chemist who discovered the ter Meer reaction and founded in 1877 the ter Meer dye company in Uerdingen. After merging Julius Weiler's aniline factory, the Weiler-ter Meer company was formed. The company later became part of Bayer. His son Fritz ter Meer also became a chemist associated with Bayer.
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Who was Edmund ter Meer?
German chemist (1852-1931)
When was Edmund ter Meer born?
Edmund ter Meer was born on 31 July 1852 in Krefeld.
When did Edmund ter Meer die?
Edmund ter Meer died on 5 November 1931 in Krefeld.
What was Edmund ter Meer's occupation?
Edmund ter Meer was a chemist.
What was Edmund ter Meer known for?
Edmund ter Meer was known for Ter Meer reaction.
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Edmund ter Meer was German.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Edmund ter Meer. https://biography.guide/edmund-ter-meer/
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