Georg Gaßmann facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Georg Gaßmann
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| Mayor of Marburg | |
| In office 10 August 1951 – 11 September 1970 |
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| Preceded by | Karl Theodor Bleek |
| Succeeded by | Hanno Drechsler |
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| Born | 28 May 1910 Marburg, Germany |
| Died | 5 August 1987 (aged 77) Marburg, West Germany |
| Political party | SPD |
| Alma mater | University of Marburg |
Georg Gaßmann (born May 28, 1910, in Marburg – died August 5, 1987, in Marburg) was an important German politician. He spent most of his life in Marburg, a city in Germany.
Meet Georg Gaßmann
Georg Gaßmann was a member of the SPD. This is one of Germany's main political parties. He was known for his long service to his hometown.
His Time as Mayor
Gaßmann served as the mayor of Marburg for almost 20 years. He was mayor from August 10, 1951, to September 11, 1970. Being a mayor means he was the main leader of the city. He helped make many decisions for the people of Marburg.
Besides being mayor, he was also a member of the Hessian Landtag. The Landtag is like a state parliament in Germany. He worked in Wiesbaden, the capital city of Hesse.
Important Awards and Recognition
After his long career in politics, Georg Gaßmann received a special award. It was called the Großes Verdienstkreuz. This is one of the highest honors in Germany. It is part of the Federal Crosses of Merit. This award is given to people who have done great things for their country.
To honor his work, a sports stadium in Marburg was named after him. It is called the Georg-Gaßmann-Stadion. This shows how much he was respected in his community. He also took part in the Federal Assembly twice. This is a special meeting to elect the German President.
