Master Lucius Tar Paint Company founded (later Hoechst)

Background. Höchst is a neighbourhood and market town in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. It gained global recognition through the chemical and pharmaceutical corporation established there in 1863. This entity, originally named Teerfarbenfabrik Meister, Lucius & Co., was founded by Wilhelm Meister. The company later changed its name to Teerfarbenfabrik Meister Lucius & Brüning, eventually becoming known as Hoechst AG.

Founding Details. The company was founded in 1863 as Teerfarbenfabrik Meister, Lucius & Co. in Höchst, near Frankfurt. Wilhelm Meister, who lived from 1827 to 1895, established this chemical company. The original name included partners Lucius and Co., but the company changed its name some years later to Teerfarbenfabrik Meister Lucius & Brüning. The legacy date of January 2 is not confirmed by the provided passages.

Naming Evolution. The entity initially operated as Teerfarbenfabrik Meister, Lucius & Co. The name changed some years later to Teerfarbenfabrik Meister Lucius & Brüning. This evolution reflects the addition of Brüning to the partnership. The company eventually became known as Hoechst AG, a name derived from its location in Höchst. The sources do not specify the exact year of the name change.