List of mayors of Marburg facts for kids
This article is about the important leaders of the city of Marburg in Germany. These leaders are called mayors. A mayor is like the main boss or leader of a city. They help make decisions about how the city is run, what projects get done, and how to make life better for everyone living there. This list shows all the mayors who have led Marburg since 1835.
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What Does a Mayor Do?
A mayor is the head of a city's government. Their job is to make sure the city runs smoothly. This includes things like managing public services, planning new buildings, and making sure the city's money is used wisely. They work with a city council to make important decisions for the people of Marburg.
Marburg's Leaders Through Time
Marburg has had many different mayors over the years. Each one played a part in shaping the city we see today. This list shows who they were, when they served, and sometimes, which political party they belonged to. Political parties are groups of people who share similar ideas about how to govern.
Early Mayors: Building the City (1835-1900s)
The first mayors helped Marburg grow and develop in its early modern history. They laid the groundwork for the city's future.
| Mayor | From | Until | Party |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theodor Valentin Volkmar | 12 December 1835 | 3 November 1846 | |
| Adam Heinrich Wilhelm Uloth | 4 November 1846 | 13 October 1856 | |
| Georg August Rudolph | 4 December 1856 | 2 August 1884 | |
| Ludwig Schüler | 17 September 1884 | 20 May 1907 |
Mayors in the 20th Century: Times of Change
The 20th century brought many changes to Germany and Marburg. Mayors during this time faced challenges like World Wars and rebuilding the city.
| Mayor | From | Until | Party |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Troje | 24 August 1907 | 30 September 1924 | |
| Georg Voigt | 12 February 1925 | 13 April 1927 | DDP |
| Johannes Müller | 17 May 1927 | 28 March 1933 | |
| none | 29 March 1933 | 26 April 1934 | — |
| Ernst Scheller | 27 April 1934 | 16 January 1942 | NSDAP |
| Walter Voß | 16 January 1942 | 6 April 1945 | |
| Eugen Siebecke | 6 April 1945 | 5 February 1946 | SPD |
| Friedrich Dickmann | 5 February 1946 | 31 July 1946 | |
| Karl Theodor Bleek | 4 October 1946 | 30 June 1951 | FDP |
| Georg Gaßmann | 10 August 1951 | 11 September 1970 | SPD |
| Hanno Drechsler | 11 September 1970 | 31 December 1992 | SPD |
Recent Mayors: Modern Marburg
These mayors have led Marburg into the 21st century, dealing with modern issues and helping the city continue to thrive.
| Mayor | From | Until | Party |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dietrich Möller | 1 January 1993 | 30 June 2005 | CDU |
| Egon Vaupel | 1 July 2005 | 30 November 2015 | SPD |
| Thomas Spies | 1 December 2015 | Incumbent | SPD |
