# Research Centre for Human Ecology in the Max Planck Society
**Wikidata**: [Q130370726](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q130370726)  
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## Summary
The Research Centre for Human Ecology in the Max Planck Society was a German research institute dedicated to human ethology, operating from 1987 until its dissolution in 2014. It was located in Andechs and was part of the Max Planck Society, initially directed by Irenäus Eibl-Eibesfeldt.

## Key Facts
- Founded in 1987.
- Dissolved in 2014.
- Located in Andechs, Germany.
- Classified as a research institute.
- Part of the Max Planck Society.
- Initial director was Irenäus Eibl-Eibesfeldt.
- Street address: Von-der-Tannstraße 3-5, 82346 Andechs.
- ISNI: 0000000107262941.
- GND ID: 1219388-4.
- VIAF ID: 149564014.

## FAQs
### Q: What was the primary focus of the Research Centre for Human Ecology?
A: It specialized in human ethology, the study of human behavior from an evolutionary perspective, focusing on innate behavioral patterns and their development.

### Q: When did the Research Centre operate?
A: It operated from its founding in 1987 until its dissolution in 2014.

### Q: Who led the Research Centre initially?
A: Irenäus Eibl-Eibesfeldt was the founding director/manager of the centre.

### Q: Was the Research Centre located in a major city?
A: No, it was located in Andechs, a municipality in Bavaria, Germany.

### Q: What is the German name for the centre?
A: Its primary German name was "Forschungsstelle für Humanethologie".

## Why It Matters
The Research Centre for Human Ecology played a significant role in establishing and advancing the field of human ethology within Germany. Under Irenäus Eibl-Eibesfeldt, a pioneer in the field, the centre provided a dedicated research environment for studying the evolutionary roots of human behavior. Its 27-year operation allowed for sustained research into innate behavioral patterns, social interactions, and cultural transmission from a biological perspective. This work contributed to understanding the deep-seated foundations of human nature, bridging biology and social sciences, and influencing subsequent research into human behavioral evolution.

## Notable For
- Being a dedicated research institute specifically focused on human ethology within the prestigious Max Planck Society.
- Its 27-year operational period (1987-2014) providing long-term stability for ethological research.
- The leadership of Irenäus Eibl-Eibesfeldt, a foundational figure in modern human ethology.
- Its location in Andechs, which became synonymous with the research centre ("Forschungsstelle für Humanethologie (Andechs)").

## Body
### Overview
- The Research Centre for Human Ecology was a research institute.
- It was part of the Max Planck Society.
- Its primary focus was human ethology.
- It was active from 1987 to 2014.
- It was also known as "Forschungsstelle für Humanethologie" and "Forschungsstelle für Humanethologie (Andechs)".

### Organization
- It was classified as a research institute.
- It was dissolved in 2014.
- Irenäus Eibl-Eibesfeldt served as its director/manager.

### Location
- It was located in Andechs, Germany.
- Its street address was Von-der-Tannstraße 3-5, 82346 Andechs.
- Geographic coordinates: Latitude 47.96639, Longitude 11.17907.

### Identifiers
- ISNI: 0000000107262941
- GND ID: 1219388-4
- VIAF ID: 149564014
- Library of Congress Authority ID: n91006405
- National Library of Israel J9U ID: 987007447899005171
- RERO ID (legacy): A005491700

### Dissolution
- The centre was dissolved or abolished in 2014.

## References

1. Integrated Authority File
2. National Library of Israel Names and Subjects Authority File