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Georg August Rudolph
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Rudolph in 1862
Mayor of Marburg
In office
4 December 1856 – 2 August 1884
Preceded by Adam Heinrich Wilhelm Uloth
Succeeded by Ludwig Schüler
Personal details
Born (1816-09-25)25 September 1816
Kassel, Landgraviate of Hesse-Kassel
Died 13 December 1893(1893-12-13) (aged 77)
Marburg, German Empire
Alma mater University of Marburg

Georg August Rudolph (born September 25, 1816, in Kassel – died December 13, 1893, in Marburg) was an important German politician. He served as the mayor of Marburg for many years. His time as mayor lasted from December 4, 1856, until August 2, 1884.

Who Was Georg August Rudolph?

Georg August Rudolph was a key figure in the city of Marburg during the 19th century. He dedicated a large part of his life to public service. His work helped shape the city during a time of great change in Germany.

Early Life and Education

Georg August Rudolph was born in Kassel, a city in what was then the Landgraviate of Hesse-Kassel. This was a German state before Germany became a united country. He was born on September 25, 1816.

He later attended the University of Marburg. This is where he received his education. Studying at a university was very important for future leaders and politicians. It helped him prepare for his career in public service.

Becoming Mayor of Marburg

After his education, Georg August Rudolph became involved in politics. He was elected as the mayor of Marburg on December 4, 1856. Being a mayor is a very important job in a city.

What Does a Mayor Do?

A mayor is the leader of a city or town. They are in charge of many things that affect daily life. This includes managing city services like roads, schools, and public safety. Mayors also work to improve the city for its residents. They make decisions about how the city's money is spent. They also represent the city to other governments.

His Time as Mayor

Georg August Rudolph served as mayor for nearly 28 years. This was a very long time to be in charge of a city. During his time, Germany was going through many changes. The country was becoming more unified. Cities like Marburg were growing and developing.

As mayor, Rudolph would have overseen many projects. These projects would have helped Marburg grow and become more modern. He would have worked with citizens and other leaders. His goal would have been to make Marburg a better place to live.

Leaving Office and Later Life

Georg August Rudolph's term as mayor ended on August 2, 1884. After serving for so many years, he stepped down from his position. He was succeeded by Ludwig Schüler.

He passed away in Marburg on December 13, 1893. He was 77 years old. His legacy as a long-serving mayor is remembered in the city of Marburg.

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