The symbol of three nuns standing under a Gothic pointed arch is one of the most well-known trademarks in Germany. Practically everyone is familiar with it and spontaneously associates the product "Klosterfrau Melissengeist" (Melissa spirits); but many people do not know that behind the symbol there is concealed the true story of the nun "Klosterfrau" - Maria Clementine Martin.
You will find below information and anecdotes regarding important events from more than 175-year history of the firm.
History
1775 – The birth of Maria Clementine Martin
Maria Clementine Martin, founder of the Klosterfrau firm, was born in 1775 in Brussels, at the time the capital of "The Austrian Netherlands", as the daughter of an Imperial officer from the Tyrol, Johann Heinrich de Martin and his wife Christine of the von Mergenthal line.
Maria Clementine Martin, founder of the Klosterfrau firm, was born in 1775 in Brussels, at the time the capital of "The Austrian Netherlands", as the daughter of an Imperial officer from the Tyrol, Johann Heinrich de Martin and his wife Christine of the von Mergenthal line.
1815 – Battle of Waterloo
Among the nuns ministering to the sick, arduously hurrying around the sodden, clay soil from one wounded person to another, there is also Maria Clementine Martin. She takes care of wounded soldiers from both of the opposing sides, using her tremendous knowledge of the effect of individual plants. For her great dedication she receives from His Highness King Frederick Wilhelm III of Prussia not only the highest recognition but also an annual pension of 160 golden talers.
Among the nuns ministering to the sick, arduously hurrying around the sodden, clay soil from one wounded person to another, there is also Maria Clementine Martin. She takes care of wounded soldiers from both of the opposing sides, using her tremendous knowledge of the effect of individual plants. For her great dedication she receives from His Highness King Frederick Wilhelm III of Prussia not only the highest recognition but also an annual pension of 160 golden talers.
1929 - Consul Wilhelm Doerenkamp
In 1929 Consul Wilhelm Doerenkamp becomes new owner of the firm; he feels especially obligated to the ideas of the founder of the firm, and the further expansion of the firm becomes his life goal. He is responsible for modern advertising and for references in the daily press and in stores. Under his leadership the slogan "It was never as valuable as now" is introduced. He directs the firm until his death in 1972.
In 1929 Consul Wilhelm Doerenkamp becomes new owner of the firm; he feels especially obligated to the ideas of the founder of the firm, and the further expansion of the firm becomes his life goal. He is responsible for modern advertising and for references in the daily press and in stores. Under his leadership the slogan "It was never as valuable as now" is introduced. He directs the firm until his death in 1972.
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