Hubert Simon Markl ( 17 August 1938 -- 8 January 2015 ) was a German biologist who also served as President of the Max Planck Society from 1996 to 2002 .
Hubert Simon Markl ( 17 August 1938 -- 8 January 2015 ) was a German biologist . He also served as President of the Max Planck Society from 1996 to 2002 .