Christoph Merian Stiftung


The Christoph Merian Stiftung is a non-profit-making public utility institution, with its seat in Basel.

Up until 1972 the institution was named Chr. Merian’sche Stiftung.

Foundation

was the owner of a large estate, agriculturist and rentier. He was one of the richest men in Switzerland at the time. He was honorary citizen of Münchenstein and the canton of Basel-Country.
The institution was founded in Christoph Merian's Testament. In his testament he made an endowment/beneficence to the city of Basel. This came into legal effect as his widow Margaretha died on the 3rd of May 1886.

Literature

Gustav Adolf Wanner: Christoph Merian, Basel 1958

Rudolf Suter: Die Christoph Merian Stiftung, Basel 1986