Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities

The Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities (Bayerische Akademie der Wissenschaften) is an independent public institution, located in Munich. It appoints scholars whose research has contributed considerably to the increase of knowledge within their subject. The general goal of the academy is the promotion of interdisciplinary encounters, contacts and cooperation of representatives of different subjects.

Presidents

First president was the chairman of the Mint and Mining Commission, Sigmund Count of Haimhausen. Further presidents included Friedrich Heinrich Jacobi, Friedrich Wilhelm von Schelling, Justus von Liebig, Ignaz von Döllinger, Max von Pettenkofer and Walther Meißner.

Related Topics:
Friedrich Heinrich Jacobi - Friedrich Wilhelm von Schelling - Justus von Liebig - Ignaz von Döllinger - Max von Pettenkofer - Walther Meißner

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At present, the presidency is held by Prof. Dr. Heinrich Nöth.

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