Gesellschaft für Erdkunde zu Berlin
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Gesellschaft für Erdkunde zu Berlin (Berlin Geographical Society) is a geographical society based in Berlin, Germany. It was founded in 1828.
Official logo | |
| Abbreviation | GfE Berlin |
|---|---|
| Formation | April 20, 1828 |
| Location |
|
Chairman | Hartmut Asche[when?] |
Secretary-General | Christof Ellger |
| Website | www |
History
The Gesellschaft für Erdkunde zu Berlin was founded in 1828 by some of the foremost geographers of its time, including the main founder Carl Ritter and founding member Alexander von Humboldt.[citation needed] It is the second oldest geographical society.[citation needed]
The Gustav Nachtigal Medal (Gustav-Nachtigal-Medaille), named after German surgeon explorer Gustav Nachtigal, was awarded from 1896 until the 1990s.[1]
Description
Today the society's aim still is to promote the exchange and spreading of geographical knowledge.[citation needed]
The society publishes the scientific journal Die Erde (Earth), which has been published since 1853. It also sponsors young scientists with the Humboldt-Ritter-Penck-Preis (Humboldt Ritter Penck Award).[citation needed]
.jpeg){kind=small}