Chronological Record
This timeline assembles the most verifiable dates in Merkl’s life, from Budapest to the El Paso research years, and documents where uncertainties remain. It serves as the backbone for the narrative site structure.
Born in Budapest, Hungary
Raised with at least two brothers; later studied chemical and electrical engineering.
Hungarian Revolution
Joined the uprising, captured by Soviet forces, and sent to forced labor camps (family account).
Escape to Vienna and emigration
Escaped to Vienna, worked as a stage actor, then arrived in the U.S. by Navy ship.
Second marriage
Married Katalin (Katinka) Nagy; later had children George Jr. and Lisa.
First U.S. patents
Electromechanical patents filed from New Milford, New Jersey.
Aluminum-Copper-Mercury Complex patent granted
US 3,574,607 establishes the chemical foundation for later activated aluminum work.
Peak patent activity
Activated aluminum, organoiodides, peroxides, halohydrates, and multi‑metal complexes.
Reported terminal cancer diagnosis
Merkl described a severe health crisis and a pivot toward biological research.
Divorce from Katalin
Ended second marriage.
Third marriage
Married Maria E. Gomez in Harris County, Texas.
Life Crystals era in El Paso
Life Crystals, Inc. and Sumer-Tech Research operate from 5732 Kingsfield Dr.
Global Sciences Congress lecture
“The Secret of Life,” Vail, Colorado (TeslaTech G91229).
Global Sciences Congress lecture
“The Secret of Life,” Orlando, Florida (TeslaTech G92114).
Chapdelaine investigation
Independent testing of Chondriana samples and FDA pressure on injectable products.
Sumer-Tech published
SUMER-TECH: Cosmic Bio Machine release and Sumerian Elixir narrative.
Houston lecture
Science-meets-medicine event attended by Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top.
Whispers of the Cosmos Begin to Blow
Publication of Merkl’s later narrative work.
Final Global Sciences Congress
Denver, Colorado lectures documented on TeslaTech DVDs (G00206–G00208).
Death in San Diego, California
Cremated; ashes given to Maria. Some secondary sources list El Paso (see discrepancies).